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Trip Summary
You can pick from 18 daily train trips between Karlsruhe and Linköping. The average train journey from Karlsruhe to Linköping takes 20 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 18 hours and 59 minutes.
Distance | 713 mi (1147 km) |
Fastest train | 19h 0m |
Lowest price | $102.91 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Linköping?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Karlsruhe to Linköping. However, there are 18 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 18 | 20h 11m | $130.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Karlsruhe and Linköping is approximately 713 miles, or 1147 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 20 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 18 hours and 59 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Karlsruhe to Linköping on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Karlsruhe at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 18 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.
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 Karlsruhe?
Main departure station: Karlsruhe-Durlach
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Karlsruhe where you can board the train.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Maxau
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Where is the train station in Linköping?
Main arrival station: Linköping Central
Linköping has one train station.
All train stations in Linköping:
Linköping Central
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