Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

8h 17m
Duration: 657 km
Distance: €206
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
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6h 9m

€137–344

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:58 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
14h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:59 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:59 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:59 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:59 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:59 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 6:59 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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.