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Kaiserslautern - Grainau Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 19 daily train trips between Kaiserslautern and Grainau. The average train journey from Kaiserslautern to Grainau takes 10 hours and 32 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance202 mi (325 km)
Fastest train7h 40m
Lowest price$46.76
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Kaiserslautern to Grainau?

2 train services operate from Kaiserslautern to Grainau. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 18 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn1810h 32m$74.91
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company111h 1m$98.61
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Kaiserslautern to Grainau start from $99, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Grainau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Kaiserslautern leaves from Einsiedlerhof . And in Grainau trains arrive at Untergrainau .

    From Kaiserslautern to Grainau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 1 minutes. If you are looking to get to Grainau faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 40 minutes.

    If you are looking to travel to Grainau on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Kaiserslautern.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the train is the main method of transportation from Kaiserslautern to Grainau, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

The distance between Kaiserslautern and Grainau is approximately 202 miles, or 325 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 40 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.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Kaiserslautern to Grainau. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Kaiserslautern 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 19 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 Grainau to Kaiserslautern.

City Information

Kaiserslautern

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Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.

History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.

Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?

Main departure station: Einsiedlerhof

There are two stations in Kaiserslautern where you can board the train to Grainau.

All train stations in Kaiserslautern:

  • Einsiedlerhof

  • K3

Where is the train station in Grainau?

Main arrival station: Untergrainau

Grainau has one train station.

All train stations in Grainau:

  • Untergrainau

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