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Heilbronn - Karlsruhe Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 32 daily train trips available from Heilbronn to Karlsruhe. Traveling by train from Heilbronn to Karlsruhe usually takes 2 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in one hour and 33 minutes.

Distance38 mi (61 km)
Fastest train1h 33m
Lowest price$21.58
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Heilbronn to Karlsruhe?

There are 3 train lines with service from Heilbronn to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 29 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express21h 43m$26.36
Deutsche Bahn292h 23m$32.07
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company92h 38m$31.20
  • 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 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 Heilbronn to Karlsruhe start from $22, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Heilbronn leaves from Train Station . And in Karlsruhe trains arrive at Maxau and 4 other train stations.

    From Heilbronn to Karlsruhe train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 38 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 1 hours and 33 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Heilbronn and Karlsruhe is approximately 38 miles, or 61 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 33 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Heilbronn to Karlsruhe tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Heilbronn at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 32 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 Heilbronn.

City Information

Heilbronn

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Heilbronn is a scenic city in the northern Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. Boasting a robust wine industry and many interesting local landmarks, the city is a great stop to enjoy when in Germany. One of the most popular local attractions is the local Rathaus, or City Hall, which features a large golden clock.

Head just outside the city to discover some of Heilbronn's best vineyards. Weingut Drautz, Albrecht-Kiessling Weingut, and Weingut Kistenmacher & Hengerer are located on the hills east of the city, and offer gorgeous, sweeping views of hillsides, valleys, and Heilbronn below. Pfühlpark is also in the area east of the city, a large park that offers excellent walking trails and even the famous Trappensee: a small lake with a castle built on it.

Heilbronn is connected to Germany's Deutsche Bahn train network, so you can easily reach the city from Munich, Berlin, Essen, or other major cities. Intercity bus transportation also offers affordable travel to Heilbronn, with options including FlixBus and Sindbad.

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 Heilbronn?

Main departure station: Train Station

There is one train station in Heilbronn.

All train stations in Heilbronn:

  • Train Station

Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?

Main arrival station: Maxau

There are more train stations and stops in Karlsruhe than most cities. Most trains from Heilbronn will stop at one (or more) of the 9 following stations in Karlsruhe:

All train stations in Karlsruhe:

  • Maxau

  • Train Station

  • Karlsruhe-Knielingen

  • Karlsruhe West

  • Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld

  • Karlsruhe-Mühlburg

  • Karlsruhe-Durlach

  • Grötzingen

  • Grötzingen Oberausstraße

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