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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Karlsruhe takes 1h 45m 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 45m
Duration
130 km
Distance
€27
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Mainz to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:08 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 19m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 19m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 30m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 30m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 19m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 19m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz 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.

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  • Distance: 129.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 9m.

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