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Trip Summary
You can pick from 92 daily train trips between Reutlingen and Karlsruhe. The average train journey from Reutlingen to Karlsruhe takes 2 hours and 46 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 52 minutes.
Distance | 50 mi (81 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 52m |
Lowest price | $21.33 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Reutlingen to Karlsruhe?
2 train services operate from Reutlingen to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 91 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 91 | 2h 57m | $29.64 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 15 | 2h 25m | $22.14 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Reutlingen to Karlsruhe start from $21, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Reutlingen leaves from Reutlingen-Sondelfingen and one other station. And in Karlsruhe trains arrive at Grötzingen and 4 other train stations.
From Reutlingen to Karlsruhe train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 25 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 52 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 85 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Karlsruhe.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Reutlingen to Karlsruhe on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Reutlingen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 92 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 Reutlingen.
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 Reutlingen?
Main departure station: Reutlingen-Betzingen
There are two stations in Reutlingen where you can board the train to Karlsruhe.
All train stations in Reutlingen:
Reutlingen-Betzingen
Reutlingen-Sondelfingen
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main arrival station: Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld
There are more train stations and stops in Karlsruhe than most cities. Most trains from Reutlingen will stop at one (or more) of the 9 following stations in Karlsruhe:
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Maxau
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Karlsruhe West
Karlsruhe-Mühlburg
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