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Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
$79
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$81
Fastest journey on Oct 22
16 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
16 h 45 m
Trains on Oct 22
3
Distance
1307 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Stockholm will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe to Stockholm without transferring at least 3 times.
ICE 204 · ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384
S9 · ICE 776 · ECE 396 · R 1094
ICE 76 · RJ 384 · R 1110+
X2 550
ICE 204 · ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384
S9 · ICE 776 · ECE 396 · R 1094
ICE 76 · RJ 384 · R 1110+
X2 550Trains from Karlsruhe to Stockholm run on average 3 times per day, taking around 16h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€37) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 812 miles (1307 km) distance in 14h 38m.
Distance 812 miles (1307 km) |
Average train duration 16h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€37) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 14h 38m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 7:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
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The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Stockholm trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S9 · ICE 776 · ECE 396 · R 1094 | 4:57 AM Karlsruhe | 16h38 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 76 · RJ 384 · R 1110+ X2 550 | 6:37 AM Karlsruhe | 16h59 | 11:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 204 · ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384 | 6:59 AM Karlsruhe | 16h37 | 11:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxi tips are optional; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Most Karlsruhe to Stockholm trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Stockholm 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-Neureut Kirchfeld is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Neureut Kirchfeld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Neureut Kirchfeld. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Neureut Kirchfeld.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Neureut Kirchfeld.
Available at Karlsruhe-Neureut Kirchfeld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Neureut Kirchfeld: The station is accessible to passengers with limited mobility.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
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