- Must visit
Deutsches Meeresmuseum
Germany’s leading ocean museum inside a former monastery. Interactive marine exhibits and huge aquariums make it Stralsund’s signature museum.
Cheapest price
€130
Average price
€132
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
673 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Stralsund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Stralsund will cost around €132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €130.
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe to Stralsund without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Stralsund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, and a train costs an average of €113.
Distance: 418 miles (673 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€138 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 36m Average total duration Fastest 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 25m Average total duration 19h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Stralsund:
A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Stralsund costing on average €138.
Other travel options to Stralsund take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 55m.
Tickets start at around €138 compared to roughly €119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-18.68. The journey takes 9h 6m versus 8h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Stralsund trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:37 AM Karlsruhe | 9h07 | 3:44 PM Stralsund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:37 AM Karlsruhe | 9h08 | 5:45 PM Stralsund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:37 AM Karlsruhe | 9h09 | 7:46 PM Stralsund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:54 PM Karlsruhe | 8h55 | 10:49 PM Stralsund | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe to Stralsund run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €113 but you can travel from only €61 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 418 miles (673 km) distance in 8h 52m.
Distance 418 miles (673 km) |
Average train duration 9h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €113 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 52m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 10:16 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Discover the best of Stralsund — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stralsund trip today.
Germany’s leading ocean museum inside a former monastery. Interactive marine exhibits and huge aquariums make it Stralsund’s signature museum.
Modern science center on Stralsund Harbor focused on oceans and exploration. Its giant aquariums and immersive displays are highly popular.
Historic naval museum with exhibits on maritime technology and the former training vessel. A strong choice for military and shipping history fans.
Historic market square framed by Gothic landmarks and merchant houses. The essential starting point for exploring Stralsund’s UNESCO core.
Lively waterfront promenade with harbor views, ships, and museum architecture. Perfect for an easy walk and classic city photos.
Walkable old-town district recognized by UNESCO for its preserved Hanseatic urban form. The area rewards wandering through lanes and squares.
Smoked Baltic herring is a Hanseatic staple, eaten plain, on bread, or with potatoes. It reflects Stralsund's long fishing and smokehouse tradition.
Pickled Baltic herring in a sweet-sour marinade with onion and spices. A classic North German fish dish common along the coast and in Stralsund.
Fresh or smoked eel from regional waters, traditionally served with bread or potatoes. It is prized on the Baltic coast for its rich flavor.
Established old-town restaurant serving refined regional cuisine, especially fish and seasonal Mecklenburg produce, in an elegant historic setting.
Historic beer tavern known for Störtebeker beers, hearty North German dishes, and a lively Hanseatic atmosphere near the old town waterfront.
Traditional German restaurant in the old town with regional specialties, solid seafood options, and a cozy historic atmosphere popular with visitors.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually below big-city rates, while transit and attractions stay reasonable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and add small change at cafes.
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Stralsund Hbf -> Alter Markt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Stralsund 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 Stralsund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe to Stralsund trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Stralsund Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Stralsund-Grünhufe. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Stralsund 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 West is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe West 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: Beim Schupi, Rosenstüble 2.0, Saloniki, Rote Taube
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe West. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe West.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe West. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe West.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe West.
Nearby hotels include Beim Schupi.
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.
Stralsund 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: Asian Food & Banh Bao, Bio-Insel, Brasserie, Zur Kogge
Wi-Fi is available at Stralsund Hbf. ATMs are available at Stralsund Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stralsund Hbf. Information desks are available at Stralsund Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Stralsund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stralsund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stralsund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stralsund Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Jungfernstieg, Intercity Hotel, Schweriner Hof, Norddeutscher Hof.
Stralsund-Grünhufe is 2 km from Stralsund city centre. Public transport options include:
Stralsund-Grünhufe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: China Garden, Küche / Cafeteria
Wi-Fi is available at Stralsund-Grünhufe. ATMs are available at Stralsund-Grünhufe.
Ticket office support is available at Stralsund-Grünhufe. Information desks are available at Stralsund-Grünhufe.
Luggage storage is available at Stralsund-Grünhufe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stralsund-Grünhufe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stralsund-Grünhufe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stralsund-Grünhufe.
Stralsund Rügendamm is 1 km from Stralsund city centre. Public transport options include:
Stralsund Rügendamm has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Antalya, Gaststätte "Flotthafen", WSA Kantine, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Stralsund Rügendamm. ATMs are available at Stralsund Rügendamm.
Ticket office support is available at Stralsund Rügendamm. Information desks are available at Stralsund Rügendamm.
Luggage storage is available at Stralsund Rügendamm. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stralsund Rügendamm: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stralsund Rügendamm: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stralsund Rügendamm.
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