Trains tickets from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg

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

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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg.

Bus
Average Price$6 - $6Average Duration45m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$6 - $46Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$4 - $14Average Duration40m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day
40mAverage Duration
$4Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Karlsruhe to Heidelberg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$13
Average train trip duration40m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:51am
Distance31 miles (50 km)
Latest train departure7:57pm

Karlsruhe to Heidelberg Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $35 for a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-05-15.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Heidelberg, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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