The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 18
lei101
Average ticket price on Sep 18
lei153
Fastest journey on Sep 18
39 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
39 m
Trains on Sep 18
42
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around lei153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei101.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 42 trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf, including 39 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 40 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.
ICE 95786:52 AM0h39Stuttgart Hbf7:31 AMKarlsruhe Hbflei1011One-way0 transfers
IC 20649:59 PM0h55Stuttgart Hbf10:54 PMKarlsruhe Hbflei1011One-way0 transfers
TGV 957410:52 AM0h39Stuttgart Hbf11:31 AMKarlsruhe Hbflei1011One-way0 transfers
IC 20685:59 PM0h54Stuttgart Hbf6:53 PMKarlsruhe Hbflei1061One-way0 transfers
IC 20667:59 PM0h55Stuttgart Hbf8:54 PMKarlsruhe Hbflei1061One-way0 transfers
ICE 95786:52 AM0h39Stuttgart Hbf7:31 AMKarlsruhe Hbflei1011One-way0 transfers
ICE 95722:52 PM0h39Stuttgart Hbf3:31 PMKarlsruhe Hbflei1121One-way0 transfers
TGV 957410:52 AM0h39Stuttgart Hbf11:31 AMKarlsruhe Hbflei1011One-way0 transfers
TGV 95706:52 PM0h39Stuttgart Hbf7:31 PMKarlsruhe Hbflei1911One-way0 transfers
ICE 56811:12 AM0h40Stuttgart Hbf11:52 AMKarlsruhe Hbflei1571One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei41, while a train costs an average of lei129.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei129 Average price | lei41 Average price Cheapest | lei66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m 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 Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf:
A bus is lei88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf costing on average lei129.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (52m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around lei129 compared to roughly lei66 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 Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB Regio Stuttgart.
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
Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19000 | 5:32 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 6:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 616 · ICE 273 | On time 5:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h10 | 6:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19002 | 6:32 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 7:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9578 | On time 6:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 7:31 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1068 | On time 7:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 7:52 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19004 | 7:31 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h54 | 8:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2168 | 7:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h54 | 8:53 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19006 | 8:32 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 9:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9576 | On time 9:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h41 | 9:51 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19008 | 9:32 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 10:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2166 | On time 9:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h54 | 10:53 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19010 | 10:32 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 11:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9574 | On time 10:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 11:31 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 568 | On time 11:12 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h40 | 11:52 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19012 | 11:32 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 12:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2164 | 11:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h54 | 12:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19014 | 12:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 1:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 566 | On time 1:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 1:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19016 | 1:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 2:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2162 | 1:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h54 | 2:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19018 | 2:31 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h54 | 3:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9572 | On time 2:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 3:31 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 564 | On time 3:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h44 | 3:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19020 | 3:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 4:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2160 | 3:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h54 | 4:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 118 · ICE 7 | On time 4:07 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h16 | 5:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19022 | 4:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 5:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19680 | 4:58 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h54 | 5:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1064 | 5:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h48 | 6:21 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2068 | 5:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h54 | 6:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19026 | 6:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 7:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9570 | On time 6:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 7:31 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 266 | On time 7:12 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h40 | 7:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19028 | 7:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 8:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2066 | 7:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h55 | 8:54 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1090 · ICE 9 | On time 8:04 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 9:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19030 | 8:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 9:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 560 | On time 9:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h41 | 9:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19032 | 9:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h53 | 10:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2064 | 9:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h55 | 10:54 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19034 | 10:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h06 | 11:38 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19686 | 11:13 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 12:17 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei34 but you can travel from only lei28 by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 19:59. The fastest train covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price lei34 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 12:22 AM |
Last train 7:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf from lei28. 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
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Most Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Stuttgart Hbf from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Hbf train station facilities and services
Stuttgart 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: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
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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