The average train between Karlsruhe and Linz takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Linz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Karlsruhe and Linz. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 22m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Linz. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Linz station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Karlsruhe to Linz train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Karlsruhe to Linz train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Linz train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Linz is 438.9 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Muenchen Hbf in around 7h 6m.