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Trip Summary
There are 50 daily trains from Kaiserslautern to Dachau. Traveling by train from Kaiserslautern to Dachau usually takes around 5 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 16 minutes.
Distance | 186 mi (300 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 16m |
Lowest price | €58.33 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Kaiserslautern to Dachau?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Kaiserslautern to Dachau. However, there are 50 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 50 | 5h 4m | €84.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Dachau is approximately 186 miles, or 300 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 16 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.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Kaiserslautern to Dachau. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Kaiserslautern at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 50 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 Dachau to Kaiserslautern.
City Information
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?
Main departure station: Vogelweh
Kaiserslautern has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Dachau.
All train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Vogelweh
Einsiedlerhof
K3
Where is the train station in Dachau?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Dachau receives travelers from Kaiserslautern at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Dachau:
Train Station
Dachau Stadt
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