There are 4 ways to get from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) by train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train, bus
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Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Rastatt
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Take the bus from Rastatt to Airpark Terminal
Train
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Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to KA Tullastraße/Alter Schlachthof
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Take the train from KA Tullastraße/Alter Schlachthof to Rastatt
Drive
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Drive from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB)
Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) by train and bus
The journey time between Pforzheim and Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) is around 1h 37m and covers a distance of around 68 km. This includes an average layover time of around 30 min. Operated by Go Ahead BW, Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH and others, the Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) service departs from Pforzheim Hbf and arrives in Airpark Terminal. Typically 229 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) is to taxi which takes 40 min and costs €240 - €290.
The distance between Pforzheim and Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) is 46 km. The road distance is 61.8 km.
The best way to get from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) is 62 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB).
There are 76+ hotels available in Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 46.2 km
- Duration: 1h 37m
What companies run services between Pforzheim, Germany and Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB), Germany?
You can take a train from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) via KA Tullastraße/Alter Schlachthof, Rastatt, and Rastatt in around 2h 29m.

- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Pforzheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Go Ahead BW

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Rastatt
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 721 61075885
- info@avg.karlsruhe.de
- Website
- avg.info
Train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Rastatt
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH
Train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to KA Tullastraße/Alter Schlachthof
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH
Train from KA Tullastraße/Alter Schlachthof to Rastatt
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Pforzheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Abellio

- Phone
- 07821/9960770
- info@sweg.de
- Website
- sweg.de
Train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sweg

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Rastatt
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Rastatt
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €25
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Phone
- 7821/9960770
- info@sweg.de
- Website
- sweg.de
Bus from Rastatt to Airpark Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SWEG Südwestdeutsche
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- €240 - €290
Taxiunternehmen Pforzheim Balagh Qamar
- Phone
- +49 7231 4962826
Taxiunternehmen Pforzheim Andreas Niedersetz
- Phone
- +49 7231 455454
Taxi Ebert Krankenfahrten
- Phone
- +49 7231 471247
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