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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$46
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$142
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 50 m
Trains on Sep 18
33
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 33 trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 450 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 4 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 604039:01 PM6h59Amsterdam Centraal4:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$461One-way0 transfers- IC 3079+
20043+ICE 921 · 42519:24 PM10h35Amsterdam Centraal7:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$571One-way5 transfers - IC 3079+20043+ICE 550 · ICE 8279:24 PM9h35Amsterdam Centraal6:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$571One-way4 transfers
- IC 3085 · IC 3585 · 20065 · 1060910:54 PM11h05Amsterdam Centraal9:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$601One-way5 transfers
- IC 3085 · IC 3585 · 20065 · ICE 10110:54 PM10h05Amsterdam Centraal8:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$681One-way3 transfers
- ICE 121 · ICE 915 · ICE 716:38 AM4h45Amsterdam Centraal11:23 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$1711One-way2 transfers
- ICE 125 · ICE 1011 · ICE 712:33 PM4h50Amsterdam Centraal5:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2811One-way2 transfers
- ICE 129 · ICE 1015 · ICE 94:33 PM4h50Amsterdam Centraal9:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1711One-way2 transfers
- ICE 225 · ECE 58:31 AM4h52Amsterdam Centraal1:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1951One-way1 transfer
- ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 7310:31 AM4h52Amsterdam Centraal3:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1221One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $136.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf costing on average $136.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 48m.
Tickets start at around $136 compared to roughly $126 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.06. The journey takes 5h 35m versus 5h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 121 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 | On time 6:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h45 | 1:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 121 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 | On time 6:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h45 | 11:23 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 121 · ICE 279 | On time 6:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h21 | 11:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2921 · IC 3121 · ICE 105+20013 | 6:40 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h21 | 1:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3021 · IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617 | 6:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h05 | 1:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 3021 · IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617 | On time 6:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h07 | 1:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 225 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h52 | 3:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 225 · ECE 5 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h52 | 1:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2729 · 18929 · 26819 · ICE 107 | On time 8:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h22 | 3:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3029 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 | 8:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h05 | 3:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 3029 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 | On time 8:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h07 | 3:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 123 · ICE 373 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h28 | 3:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 123 · ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h52 | 5:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h52 | 3:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h52 | 3:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2737 · 18937 · 26823 · ICE 109 | On time 10:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h22 | 5:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3037 · IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 | On time 10:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h04 | 5:58 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 3037 · IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 | On time 10:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h07 | 5:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 125 · ICE 375 | On time 12:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h25 | 5:58 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 125 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | On time 12:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h50 | 5:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2745 · 18945 · 26827 · ICE 201 | On time 12:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h22 | 7:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3045 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629 | On time 12:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h07 | 7:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3045 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629 | On time 12:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h05 | 7:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 129 · ICE 379 | 4:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h26 | 9:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 129 · ICE 1015 · ICE 9 | 4:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h50 | 9:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2761 · 18961 · 26835 · ICE 205 | 4:40 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h19 | 10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3061 · IC 3561 · 20093 · 10637 | 4:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h05 | 10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 221 · ICE 677 | On time 6:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h35 | 12:08 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 60403 | 9:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h59 | 4:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 3079 · ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h35 | 7:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 3079 · ICE 550 · ICE 827 · ICE 273 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 9h35 | 6:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3085 · IC 3585 · 20065 · 10609 | On time 10:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h05 | 9:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 3085 · IC 3585 · 20065 · ICE 101 | 10:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h05 | 8:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf
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Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 but you can travel from only $32 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 279 miles (450 km) distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 279 miles (450 km) |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 6:31 AM |
Last train 8:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Amsterdam Centraal and Karlsruhe Hbf from $32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlsruhe Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf
Most Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam Centraal and Karlsruhe Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Getting to Karlsruhe Hbf from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf train station facilities and services
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
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