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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Bruchsal and Karlsruhe. The average train journey from Bruchsal to Karlsruhe takes 24 minutes, but some DB Intercity-Express train trips are as short as 16 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (19 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 16m |
| Lowest price | $13.15 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bruchsal to Karlsruhe?
2 train services operate from Bruchsal to Karlsruhe. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 16m | $13.15 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 0h 32m | $15.32 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bruchsal to Karlsruhe. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bruchsal at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Bruchsal twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Karlsruhe faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Karlsruhe to Bruchsal.
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 Bruchsal?
Main departure station: Bruchsal Schloßgarten
There are two stations in Bruchsal where you can board the train to Karlsruhe.
All train stations in Bruchsal:
Bruchsal Schloßgarten
Train Station
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Karlsruhe has one train station.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Train Station
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