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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe takes 8h 16m 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 16m
Duration
657 km
Distance
€210
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 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.

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  • Distance: 656.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 5h 56m.

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