The cheapest and fastest trains from Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
6 h 7 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
It's difficult to get from Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €63.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€78 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:45 AM Linz Hbf | 6h40 | 1:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Linz Hbf | 6h18 | 2:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Distance 273 miles (440 km) |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 06:45 |
Last train 08:34 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet from Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Linz Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf from $33 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Trains from Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Linz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Josef Linz
- Das Anton
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Schillerpark
- Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
- Park Inn by Radisson Linz
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 9-12
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 20:00
- Vinarte
- Am Tiergarten
- Panorama
- Alter Brauhof
- Hotel Barbarossa
- Hotel Avisa
- Am Tiergarten
- Aparthotel Aijana


