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Trip Summary
120 trains operate daily from Ellwangen to Kaarst. The train trip from Ellwangen to Kaarst is usually about 8 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 6 minutes.
| Distance | 221 mi (355 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 0m |
| Lowest price | €84.15 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ellwangen to Kaarst?
2 train services operate from Ellwangen to Kaarst. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 61 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 61 | 9h 10m | €122.01 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 59 | 7h 29m | €106.41 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ellwangen to Kaarst start from €84, and on average cost . Daily there are 59 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kaarst. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ellwangen leaves from Schrezheim and one other station. And in Kaarst trains arrive at Büttgen and 4 other train stations.
From Ellwangen to Kaarst train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kaarst faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ellwangen and Kaarst is approximately 221 miles, or 355 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 6 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Ellwangen to Kaarst on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Ellwangen at 14:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 120 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kaarst to Ellwangen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ellwangen?
Main departure station: Schrezheim
There are two stations in Ellwangen where you can board the train to Kaarst.
All train stations in Ellwangen:
Schrezheim
Train Station
Where is the train station in Kaarst?
Main arrival station: Kaarst Mitte/Holzbüttgen
There are more train stations and stops in Kaarst than most cities. Most trains from Ellwangen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Kaarst:
Train stations in Kaarst:
Kaarst Mitte/Holzbüttgen
Büttgen
Train Station
Kaarster See
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