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Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Cheapest price
kr460
Average price
kr624
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Leipzig will cost around kr624 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr460.
Of the 6 trains that leave Karlsruhe for Leipzig on Tue, Aug 04, 6 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 385 km distance in an average of 5 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 10 h 12 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.










Trains from Karlsruhe to Leipzig run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr231 but you can travel from only kr167 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 239 miles (385 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 239 miles (385 km) |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price kr231 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Leipzig trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 274 · ICE 1659 | Delayed 6:00 PM 7:59 PMKarlsruhe | 4h32 | 12:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 · ICE 590 | Delayed 8:59 PM Karlsruhe | 4h10 | 11:22 PM 11:22 PMLeipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60409 | On time 11:09 PM Karlsruhe | 5h40 | 4:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 4:59 AM Karlsruhe | 4h32 | 9:31 AM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:37 AM Karlsruhe | 6h15 | 12:52 PM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:59 AM Karlsruhe | 4h10 | 2:09 PM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:59 AM Karlsruhe | 4h32 | 3:31 PM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:23 PM Karlsruhe | 10h12 | 10:35 PM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:23 PM Karlsruhe | 10h12 | 11:35 PM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Leipzig Hbf -> Augustusplatz, Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Leipzig 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 Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe to Leipzig trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig Markt. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Leipzig 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.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Markt 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: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
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