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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt South station to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt South station 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 Frankfurt South station to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 46 trains that leave Frankfurt South station for Karlsruhe Hbf on Tue, Aug 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.
15539 · ICE 7710:05 PM1h30Frankfurt South station11:35 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€111One-way1 transfer- 4632 · ICE 67710:33 PM1h36Frankfurt South station12:09 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€111One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain2:03 PM1h23Frankfurt South station3:26 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€111One-way0 transfers- IC 604714:32 AM1h30Frankfurt South station6:02 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€131One-way0 transfers
- ICE 79511:44 AM1h33Frankfurt South station1:17 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€181One-way0 transfers
- 15515 · ICE 7110:05 AM1h18Frankfurt South station11:23 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€221One-way1 transfer
- 15523 · ICE 732:05 PM1h18Frankfurt South station3:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€241One-way1 transfer
- 15527 · ICE 74:05 PM1h18Frankfurt South station5:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€221One-way1 transfer
- 15531 · ICE 756:05 PM1h18Frankfurt South station7:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€221One-way1 transfer
- 15535 · ECE 98:05 PM1h18Frankfurt South station9:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€221One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt South station to Karlsruhe Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt South station to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:41, the last at 19:28. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 1:41 AM |
Last train 7:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Live departures
Frankfurt South station to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt South station to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 60408 | 3:41 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h23 | 5:04 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 60471 | 4:32 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h30 | 6:02 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 · 4553 · ICE 273 | 4:53 AM Frankfurt South station | 2h06 | 6:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 15501 · ICE 1699 · S3 | 5:05 AM Frankfurt South station | 2h12 | 7:17 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S6 · ICE 9558 · S9 | 5:33 AM Frankfurt South station | 2h11 | 7:44 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 4503 · ICE 275 | On time 6:30 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h29 | 7:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 9568 | 6:33 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h32 | 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4507 · ICE 591 · ICE 101 | 7:36 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h23 | 8:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
 24322+ICE 103 | 8:57 AM Frankfurt South station | 2h02 | 10:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4513 · ICE 1573 | 9:27 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h52 | 11:19 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S3 · ICE 593 · ICE 103 | 9:28 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 10:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 15515 · ICE 71 | 10:05 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 11:23 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S3 · ICE 279 | 10:28 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 11:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S5 · ICE 9590 | 10:38 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h28 | 12:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 24332+ICE 105 | On time 10:57 AM Frankfurt South station | 2h02 | 12:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S3 · ICE 2585 · ICE 105 | On time 11:28 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 12:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 795 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h33 | 1:17 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15519 · ECE 5 | 12:04 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h19 | 1:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4519 · ICE 371 | 12:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 1:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6+ TGV 9552+S9 | 12:33 PM Frankfurt South station | 2h15 | 2:48 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 24338+ICE 107 | On time 12:57 PM Frankfurt South station | 2h02 | 2:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S3 · ICE 2587 · ICE 107 | On time 1:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 2:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S5+TGV 9580 | On time 1:38 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h30 | 3:08 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 2:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h23 | 3:26 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15523 · ICE 73 | 2:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 3:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S3 · ICE 373 | 2:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 3:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 24344+ICE 109 | 2:57 PM Frankfurt South station | 2h02 | 4:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S3 · ICE 2589 · ICE 109 | 3:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 4:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 799 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h35 | 5:19 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15527 · ICE 7 | 4:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 5:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S3 · ICE 375 | 4:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h30 | 5:58 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6+TGV 9560 | On time 4:33 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 6:04 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 24354+ICE 201 | On time 4:57 PM Frankfurt South station | 2h02 | 6:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 15529 · ICE 771 · ICE 201 | On time 5:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h54 | 6:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 4529 · ICE 1671 | 5:27 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h52 | 7:19 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 15531 · ICE 75 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 7:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S3 · ICE 377 | 6:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 7:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 9550 · S9 | 6:33 PM Frankfurt South station | 2h15 | 8:48 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 15535 · ECE 9 | 8:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 9:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S3 · ICE 379 | 8:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 9:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 24366+ICE 205 | 9:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h59 | 10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 15537 · ICE 775 · 15997 | 9:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h44 | 10:49 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 15539 · ICE 77 | 10:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h30 | 11:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4632 · ICE 677 | 10:33 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h36 | 12:09 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · 15339 · S3 | 10:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 2h33 | 1:31 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 4634 · 15341 · S3 | 11:38 PM Frankfurt South station | 2h51 | 2:29 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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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.
FlixTrain
FlixTrain GmbH
VIAS Rail GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt South station to Karlsruhe Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt South station 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt South station to Karlsruhe Hbf
Most Frankfurt South station to Karlsruhe Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt South station and Karlsruhe Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Süd 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: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
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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