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Schwaigern to Karlsruhe train

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Schwaigern - Karlsruhe Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Schwaigern and Karlsruhe. The average train journey from Schwaigern to Karlsruhe takes 2 hours and 24 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Distance31 mi (50 km)
Fastest train2h 5m
Lowest price€20.31
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Schwaigern to Karlsruhe?

2 train services operate from Schwaigern to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn42h 25m€22.57
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company12h 20m€25.69
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Schwaigern to Karlsruhe start from €26, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Schwaigern leaves from Stetten am Heuchelberg . And in Karlsruhe trains arrive at Maxau .

    From Schwaigern to Karlsruhe train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Karlsruhe faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Schwaigern to Karlsruhe. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.
The distance between Schwaigern and Karlsruhe is approximately 31 miles, or 50 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 24 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 5 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Schwaigern to Karlsruhe on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday 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 Schwaigern at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 4 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 Karlsruhe to Schwaigern.

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 Schwaigern?

Main departure station: Stetten am Heuchelberg

There is one train station in Schwaigern.

All train stations in Schwaigern:

  • Stetten am Heuchelberg

Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?

Main arrival station: Karlsruhe-Knielingen

Karlsruhe receives travelers from Schwaigern at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Karlsruhe:

  • Karlsruhe-Knielingen

  • Maxau

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