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Karlsruhe to Warsaw Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Karlsruhe to Warsaw?
There are usually 28 daily bus trips available from Karlsruhe to Warsaw.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$108.95 | Avg. Price$153.46 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips28 | Daily Trips7 |
Duration | Duration20h 46m | Duration18h 25m |
Trip Summary
You can pick from 6 daily train trips between Karlsruhe and Warsaw. The average train journey from Karlsruhe to Warsaw takes 18 hours and 23 minutes, but some FlixTrain train trips are as short as 15 hours and 37 minutes.
| Distance | 595 mi (957 km) |
| Fastest train | 15h 37m |
| Lowest price | $73.79 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Warsaw?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Karlsruhe to Warsaw. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 6 | 18h 24m | $116.93 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 6 daily trips to Warsaw from Karlsruhe. The train usually departs from Train Station in Karlsruhe and arrives at Włościańska 39 in Warsaw after about 18 hours and 24 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Karlsruhe to Warsaw
The distance between Karlsruhe and Warsaw is approximately 595 miles, or 957 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 18 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 15 hours and 37 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.
Trains departing from Karlsruhe to Warsaw tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Karlsruhe at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. 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 6 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 Warsaw 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.
Warsaw
A historic city with a rich cultural heritage, Warsaw is a famous destination for culturally-inclined tourists. One of the city’s most popular attractions is the Old Town quarter, which has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. Filled with rebuilt buildings that mimic 14th-century houses, the area offers an interesting look into the city’s past. It also houses plenty of restaurants, cafés, and shops, so don’t hesitate to check these places out. For those interested in the history of the Jewish people in Poland, the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews boasts eye-opening exhibitions. For nature-lovers, don’t miss out on the Łazienki Królewskie Museum, which features various gardens for you to explore.
The city is considered the best destination in Poland for foodies. Some famous local favorites include Stolica and Restauracja Polska Różana, both of which offer amazing Polish dishes. For a more affordable option, Prasowy is a good choice.
Warszawa Centralna is the main trail station in the city. The main bus station is located right outside the Warszawa Zachodnia train station at al. Jerozolimskie 144. For air services, the city is served by the Warsaw Chopin Airport, 6.1 miles from the city, and the Warsaw-Modlin Airport, 22 miles north of it.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main departure station: Train Station
There are two stations in Karlsruhe where you can board the train to Warsaw.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Train Station
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof
Where is the train station in Warsaw?
Main arrival station: Włościańska 39
There are more train stations and stops in Warsaw than most cities. Most trains from Karlsruhe will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Warsaw:
All train stations in Warsaw:
Włościańska 39
ul. Kasprowicza 145
Aleje Jerozolimskie 144
Chopina
Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy
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