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Trip Summary
There are 48 daily trains from Karlsruhe to Staré Město. Traveling by train from Karlsruhe to Staré Město usually takes around 11 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 9 hours and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 409 mi (658 km) |
| Fastest train | 10h 0m |
| Lowest price | €185.65 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Staré Město?
2 train services operate from Karlsruhe to Staré Město. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 33 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 15 | 10h 38m | €187.48 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 33 | 11h 16m | €189.28 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Karlsruhe to Staré Město start from €186, and on average cost . Daily there are 33 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Staré Město. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Karlsruhe leaves from Karlsruhe-Durlach and 5 other stations. And in Staré Město trains arrive at Nádražní 243 .
From Karlsruhe to Staré Město train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 16 minutes. If you are looking to get to Staré Město faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 10 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 33 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Staré Město.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Karlsruhe and Staré Město is approximately 409 miles, or 658 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 34 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 Karlsruhe to Staré Město on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Karlsruhe at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00. 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 48 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 Staré Město to Karlsruhe.
City Information
Karlsruhe
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Karlsruhe is fondly referred to as the Fan-Shaped City. Even though it's at the northern edge of the Black Forest, Karlsruhe has some of the warmest weather in the country, so many visitors pick this city to experience a Mediterranean-inspired vacation in Germany. There are hundreds of fine museums, quirky galleries, and beautiful theatres in the area that are all worth checking out.
Karlsruhe is a hub for science and technology, but it has an artistic side, too. The ZKM is a unique art museum that displays contemporary video and audio installations in a former weapons factory. Hit up the Jakobus Theatre, Kammertheater Karlsruhe, or The Sandkorn Theatre for live music or theatrical performance.
Another can't-miss landmark is the Karlsruhe Palace, built in the 18th-century. Not only does the palace include stunning grounds and magnificent architecture, it also houses the Baden State Museum with exhibits about the region's history. Some of the best outdoor recreation sites are Badesee Epple, Rheinstrandbad Rappenwort, and Weingarten, offering blue waters for fishing, swimming, and sailing, respectively.
Karlsruhe is easy to reach from cities like Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt on Deutsche Bahn trains. FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni, and Cazmatrans provide bus service to the city as well. The Karlsruhe/Baden Airport is not too far away, so you can travel to this warm destination from nearly anywhere.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main departure station: Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen Oberausstraße is a local station in the city of Karlsruhe, Germany which is served by local S-Bahn routes to destinations such as Pforzheim, Karlsruhe, Söllingen, and Germersheim. The station doesn't have much by way of amenties, but luckily there's a bakery and both Lidl and Edeka grocery stores nearby.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Maxau
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Where is the train station in Staré Město?
Main arrival station: Nádražní 243
Staré Město has one train station.
Train stations in Staré Město:
Nádražní 243
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