- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price on Oct 13
$29
Average ticket price on Oct 13
$117
Fastest journey on Oct 13
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
5 h 32 m
Trains on Oct 13
16
Distance
527 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 16 trains from Karlsruhe to Berlin, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct trains cover the 527 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest trains will take 5 h 33 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 60402 · ICE 698
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S6 · 4550 · ICE 696
STR 3 · ICE 278
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STR 3 · ICE 372
STR 3 · ICE 374
STR 3 · ICE 370
STR 3 · ICE 278Trains from Karlsruhe to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 327 miles (527 km) distance in 4h 46m.
Distance 327 miles (527 km) |
Average train duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 46m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 · ICE 698 | Delayed 1:24 AM Karlsruhe | 6h42 | 6:06 AM 6:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6 · 4550 · ICE 696 | On time 3:25 AM Karlsruhe | 7h08 | 10:33 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S1 · ICE 378 | On time 5:43 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h34 | 11:17 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 3 · ICE 204 · ICE 694 | On time 6:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h49 | 12:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 376 | On time 7:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h33 | 1:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 3 · ICE 202 · ICE 692 | On time 8:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h49 | 2:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 374 | On time 9:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h33 | 3:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 3 · ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 10:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h49 | 4:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 372 | On time 11:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h33 | 5:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 3 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 12:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h48 | 6:32 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 370 | On time 1:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h33 | 7:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 2:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h30 | 7:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h37 | 8:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
STR 3 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 2:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h49 | 8:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 278 | On time 3:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h33 | 9:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 3 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 4:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h49 | 10:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe to Berlin trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz.
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach 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 options include: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf 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 options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau 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 options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz 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 options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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