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Dessau-Roßlau - Karlsruhe Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 186 daily train trips available from Dessau-Roßlau to Karlsruhe. Traveling by train from Dessau-Roßlau to Karlsruhe usually takes 7 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Distance258 mi (416 km)
Fastest train5h 0m
Lowest price$33.50
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Dessau-Roßlau to Karlsruhe?

2 train services operate from Dessau to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 174 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn1746h 55m$90.69
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company258h 42m$61.72
  • 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 Dessau-Roßlau to Karlsruhe start from $34, and on average cost . Daily there are 25 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Dessau leaves from Dessau-Mosigkau . And in Karlsruhe trains arrive at Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg and one other train station.

    From Dessau-Roßlau to Karlsruhe train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 42 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 5 hours and 0 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 25 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Karlsruhe.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Dessau-Roßlau and Karlsruhe is approximately 258 miles, or 416 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 58 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 Dessau-Roßlau 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 Dessau-Roßlau 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 186 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 Dessau-Roßlau.

City Information

Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe - DEKRE-0

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Karlsruhe - DEKRE-1

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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 Dessau-Roßlau?

Main departure station: Roßlau(Elbe)

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Dessau-Roßlau where you can board the train.

All train stations in Dessau-Roßlau:

  • Roßlau(Elbe)

  • Rodleben

  • Dessau-Alten

  • Dessau Süd

  • Meinsdorf

  • Dessau-Mosigkau

Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?

Main arrival station: Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg

There are more train stations and stops in Karlsruhe than most cities. Most trains from Dessau-Roßlau will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Karlsruhe:

All train stations in Karlsruhe:

  • Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg

  • Maxau

  • Grötzingen Oberausstraße

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