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Trip Summary
There are usually 40 daily train trips available from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Karlsruhe. Traveling by train from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Karlsruhe usually takes 2 hours and 31 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity train can make the trip in one hour and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 65 mi (105 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 34m |
| Lowest price | $19.21 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Karlsruhe?
There are 4 train lines with service from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 30 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 2 | 2h 0m | $22.43 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 2h 7m | $40.67 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 30 | 2h 22m | $37.05 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 15 | 3h 16m | $38.35 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
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 with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Schwäbisch Gmünd 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 Schwäbisch Gmünd leaves from Train Station . And in Karlsruhe trains arrive at Maxau and 5 other train stations.
From Schwäbisch Gmünd to Karlsruhe train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 16 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 34 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Karlsruhe are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Schwäbisch Gmünd at 4:00am 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 40 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Karlsruhe. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Karlsruhe to Schwäbisch Gmünd.
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 Schwäbisch Gmünd?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Schwäbisch Gmünd.
All train stations in Schwäbisch Gmünd:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main arrival station: Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen Oberausstraße is a local station in the city of Karlsruhe, Germany which is served by local S-Bahn routes to destinations such as Pforzheim, Karlsruhe, Söllingen, and Germersheim. The station doesn't have much by way of amenties, but luckily there's a bakery and both Lidl and Edeka grocery stores nearby.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Grötzingen
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Maxau
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
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