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Trip Summary
149 trains operate daily from Karlsruhe to Lippstadt. The train trip from Karlsruhe to Lippstadt is usually about 5 hours and 55 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 184 mi (296 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 40m |
| Lowest price | €23.32 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Lippstadt?
There are 4 train lines with service from Karlsruhe to Lippstadt. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 126 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 7h 35m | €86.77 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 8h 29m | €59.93 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 126 | 5h 54m | €88.02 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 37 | 5h 55m | €79.96 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Karlsruhe to Lippstadt start from €42, and on average cost . Daily there are 37 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Lippstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Karlsruhe leaves from Grötzingen Oberausstraße and 5 other stations. And in Lippstadt trains arrive at Dedinghausen .
From Karlsruhe to Lippstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 55 minutes. If you are looking to get to Lippstadt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 40 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Karlsruhe and Lippstadt is approximately 184 miles, or 296 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 55 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 40 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Karlsruhe to Lippstadt. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Karlsruhe at 00:00 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 149 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 Lippstadt 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
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Maxau
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Where is the train station in Lippstadt?
Main arrival station: Dedinghausen
Lippstadt has one train station.
Train stations in Lippstadt:
Dedinghausen
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