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Trip Overview

The average train between Hanover and Karlsruhe takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover to Karlsruhe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration
473 km
Distance
€120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hanover to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run hourly between Hanover and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 5h 2m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 1m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 1m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 1m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 1m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 1m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 1m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hanover to Karlsruhe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hanover to Karlsruhe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 472.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.

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