Mainz to Karlsruhe Trains

Mainz to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Karlsruhe takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Mainz 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.

1h 51m
Duration: 130 km
Distance: €28
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

1h 14m

€14–84

Mainz to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:25 PM → 9:23 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
8:42 PM → 9:59 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:17 PM → 10:59 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
10:18 PM → 11:59 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:43 AM → 5:04 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 7:44 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:43 AM → 5:04 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 7:44 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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