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Trip Summary
You can pick from 131 daily train trips between Hergatz and Karlsruhe. The average train journey from Hergatz to Karlsruhe takes 5 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 115 mi (184 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 0m |
| Lowest price | $52.21 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Hergatz to Karlsruhe?
2 train services operate from Hergatz to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 108 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 108 | 5h 3m | $74.47 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 23 | 7h 13m | $86.22 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Hergatz to Karlsruhe start from $61, and on average cost . Daily there are 23 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Hergatz leaves from Train Station . And in Karlsruhe trains arrive at Grötzingen and 5 other train stations.
From Hergatz to Karlsruhe train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 13 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 4 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Hergatz and Karlsruhe is approximately 115 miles, or 184 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 4 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 Hergatz to Karlsruhe on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Hergatz at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 131 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 Hergatz.
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 Hergatz?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Hergatz.
All train stations in Hergatz:
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
Maxau
Grötzingen
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Karlsruhe-Durlach
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