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Cheap train tickets from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg

Showing times and prices for Mar 27

Cheapest

€8

Average

€15

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

FlixTrain

10:25AMKarlsruhe0h36 11:01AMHeidelberg

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€81One-way

Deutsche Bahn

02:35AMKarlsruhe0h33 03:08AMHeidelberg

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€131One-way

Deutsche Bahn

11:19PMKarlsruhe0h45 12:04AMHeidelberg

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€161One-way

Deutsche Bahn

06:10PMKarlsruhe0h34 06:44PMHeidelberg

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€181One-way

Deutsche Bahn with connection

01:54PMKarlsruhe0h40 02:34PMHeidelberg

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€181One-way

Train schedule from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg

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Deutsche Bahn

02:35AMKarlsruhe0h33 03:08AMHeidelberg

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FlixTrain

10:25AMKarlsruhe0h36 11:01AMHeidelberg

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Deutsche Bahn with connection

01:54PMKarlsruhe0h40 02:34PMHeidelberg

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Deutsche Bahn

05:51PMKarlsruhe0h43 06:34PMHeidelberg

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Deutsche Bahn

06:10PMKarlsruhe0h34 06:44PMHeidelberg

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Deutsche Bahn

07:00PMKarlsruhe0h28 07:28PMHeidelberg

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Deutsche Bahn

07:40PMKarlsruhe0h54 08:34PMHeidelberg

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Deutsche Bahn

11:19PMKarlsruhe0h45 12:04AMHeidelberg

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Fastest train times from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg

Showing times and prices for Mar 27

Fastest Journey

28 m

Average

34 m

Trains per day

Distance

50 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Karlsruhe for Heidelberg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn

07:00PMKarlsruhe0h28 07:28PMHeidelberg

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€181One-way

Deutsche Bahn

02:35AMKarlsruhe0h33 03:08AMHeidelberg

0 transfers

€131One-way

Deutsche Bahn

06:10PMKarlsruhe0h34 06:44PMHeidelberg

0 transfers

€181One-way

FlixTrain

10:25AMKarlsruhe0h36 11:01AMHeidelberg

0 transfers

€81One-way

Deutsche Bahn with connection

01:54PMKarlsruhe0h40 02:34PMHeidelberg

0 transfers

€181One-way

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Overview: Train from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg

	Distance	30 miles (49 km)
	Average train duration	33 min
	Average train ticket price	$12 (€10)
	Train frequency	56 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 55 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg cover the 30 miles (49 km) long journey taking on average 33 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 56 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $5 (€4), but the average price of train tickets is $12 (€10). Travelers depart most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg trains

You can travel by train from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Karlsruhe to Heidelberg train.

Train information from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 50 min
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 3 a day

Deutsche Bahn trains from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg

Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.

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Travel Tips: Trains from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Heidelberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe for as low as $5 (€4) for the next 7 days.

If you’re looking to buy your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Karlsruhe to Heidelberg train price to come in at an average of $12 (€10) one way.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg by train is approximately 30 miles (49 km).

The train time from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg is on average 33 min for the 30 mile (49 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe by train can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

Some of the Karlsruhe train stations to Heidelberg you can start your journey from include Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe-Durlach and Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Heidelberg include Heidelberg Hbf, Heidelberg-Altstadt and Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.

When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf and arriving in Heidelberg Hbf.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Heidelberg Hbf, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city center.

When taking a train from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg, you can count on Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Heidelberg. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Yes, there are 55 direct trains a day to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe. If you’re looking for a direct train, consider traveling with Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn. Nonstop train services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking your train tickets.

The average number of trains departing Karlsruhe for Heidelberg is 56 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

The first Karlsruhe to Heidelberg train departs at 5: 12 AM and the last train from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg leaves at 5: 12 AM. Check out the most up-to-date train schedule from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

If you purchase a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $12 (€10) one way. However, we recommend booking your train in advance to get access to the best prices. Train tickets from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Karlsruhe

Heidelberg

Karlsruhe Hbf is the most popular Karlsruhe railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Karlsruhe for your trip to Heidelberg.

Amenities at station

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Address

Karlsruhe Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 1a, 76137 Karlsruhe

Phone Number

+49 30 586020930

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

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Address

Karlsruhe-Durlach, Hauptbahnstr. 1, 76227 Karlsruhe

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Address

Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld, Karlsruher Str. 73, 76139 Karlsruhe - Hagsfeld

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Address

Karlsruhe-Knielingen, Pfalzbahnstr. 4, 76187 Karlsruhe

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Address

Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany

Phone Number

+49 30 586020930

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Address

Karlsruhe West, Hardeckstr. 1, 76185 Karlsruhe

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Address

Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany

Phone Number

+49 30 586020930

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Amenities at station

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Address

76133 Karlsruhe, Germany

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