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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 Sep 07
$119
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$143
Fastest journey on Sep 07
18 h 11 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
19 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 07
5
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 $143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe to Stockholm without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 60470 · ECE 398 · R 1078+
X2 542
IC 60402 · ICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 1078
ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ECE 392 · R 1168
ICE 6 · ECE 392 · R 1168+
X2 520
ICE 6 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176
IC 60402 · ICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 1078
IC 60470 · ECE 398 · R 1078+
X2 542
ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ECE 392 · R 1168
ICE 6 · ECE 392 · R 1168+
X2 520
ICE 6 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $160 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $160, while a bus costs an average of $179.
Distance: 812 miles (1307 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$160 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price | $179 Average price | $441 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 0m Average total duration 16h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 6m Average total duration 27h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Stockholm:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Stockholm costing on average $169 (€136).
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Stockholm costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 30m.
Bus takes on average 27h 36m.
The journey is about 1h 15m faster (16h 30m by train vs 17h 45m by car) and roughly $282 (€228) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($160 (€129) vs $441 (€357)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Stockholm trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 · ICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 1078 | 1:24 AM Karlsruhe | 18h11 | 7:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 6 · ECE 392 · R 1168+ X2 520 | On time 12:37 PM Karlsruhe | 20h01 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 6 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176 | On time 12:37 PM Karlsruhe | 20h01 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ECE 392 · R 1168 | On time 12:59 PM Karlsruhe | 19h39 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe to Stockholm run on average 3 times per day, taking around 16h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) 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 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 14h 38m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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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