Trains tickets from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Heidelberg
    Departure location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Heidelberg
    Departure location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Heidelberg
    Departure location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Heidelberg
    Departure location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Heidelberg
    Departure location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe.

Bus
Average Price$6 - $6Average Duration50m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$7 - $8Average Duration38m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$4 - $13Average Duration40m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
38mAverage Duration
$7Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Heidelberg to Karlsruhe: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$7
Average train trip duration38m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure4:38pm
Distance31 miles (50 km)

Heidelberg to Karlsruhe Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe was searched and found on May 16, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $55 for a train ticket from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-05-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Karlsruhe you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg

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