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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim 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 Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 32 trains that leave Mannheim Hbf for Karlsruhe Hbf on Wed, Jul 22, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 22 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.
TGV 95605:39 PM0h25Mannheim Hbf6:04 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
ICE 95687:39 AM0h26Mannheim Hbf8:05 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$91One-way0 transfers- ICE 2736:37 AM0h22Mannheim Hbf6:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7711:00 PM0h23Mannheim Hbf11:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
- ICE 25579:37 AM0h22Mannheim Hbf9:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1018:37 AM0h22Mannheim Hbf8:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
- ICE 25579:37 AM0h22Mannheim Hbf9:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1094:37 PM0h22Mannheim Hbf4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
- ICE 25555:36 PM0h22Mannheim Hbf5:58 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
- ICE 53299:37 PM0h22Mannheim Hbf9:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf:
A bus is $16 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (27m by train vs 45m by car). Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 60403 | Delayed 1:31 AM 3:31 AMMannheim Hbf | 0h29 | 2:00 AM 2:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 60408 | Delayed 2:22 AM 4:22 AMMannheim Hbf | 0h42 | 3:04 AM 3:04 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 105 | Delayed 10:48 AM 12:37 PMMannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 11:10 AM 11:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ECE 5 | Delayed 11:05 AM 1:00 PMMannheim Hbf | 0h23 | 11:27 AM 11:27 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2551 | On time 1:37 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 1:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S1 · 15979 | 1:38 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h06 | 2:44 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 | 1:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 2:48 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 109 | On time 4:37 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 4:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 7 | On time 5:00 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h23 | 5:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2555 | On time 5:36 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 5:58 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| TGV 9560 | On time 5:39 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h25 | 6:04 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 | 5:54 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h56 | 6:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 203 | On time 8:37 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 8:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ECE 9 | On time 9:00 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h23 | 9:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 5329 | On time 9:37 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 9:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 | 9:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 10:48 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15997 | 10:02 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h47 | 10:49 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 205 | On time 10:37 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
| S9 | 12:51 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h57 | 1:48 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 | 4:42 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 5:37 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15961 | 4:54 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h50 | 5:44 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S3 | 4:57 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h02 | 5:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 273 | On time 6:37 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 6:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 | 6:48 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h56 | 7:44 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S2 | 6:49 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h01 | 7:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 275 | On time 7:37 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 7:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 9568 | On time 7:39 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h26 | 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 101 | On time 8:37 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 8:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ECE 151 | On time 8:46 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h23 | 9:09 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 | 8:53 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 9:48 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2557 | On time 9:37 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 9:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S1 · 15971 | 9:38 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h06 | 10:44 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 | 9:53 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 10:48 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 103 | On time 10:37 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h22 | 10:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 71 | On time 11:00 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h23 | 11:23 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
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Trains from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:31, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 1:31 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Mannheim Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf from $5 (€4). 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.
TGV
FlixTrain
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf 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 Karlsruhe Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Most Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains use the Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Mannheim Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Mannheim Hbf from Mannheim city centre
Mannheim Hbf is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim Hbf train station facilities and services
Mannheim 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 and drink
Food options include: Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten, Corner, Liman Döner, Kaschmir-Tandoori
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim Hbf. ATMs are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim Hbf. Information desks are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Central, Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center, InterCityHotel Mannheim, City Hotel.
Getting to Karlsruhe Hbf from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
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