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Train Karlsruhe → Duisburg

Schedule & travel time

2h 34m 294 km 14 trains/day
ICE IC RE

Route overview

2h 34m

Fastest time

3h 5m

Avg. duration

294

Kilometers

14

Trains per day

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By train from Karlsruhe to Duisburg

An important rail connection: The train connection from Karlsruhe to Duisburg is one of the notable rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 2h 34m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 294 kilometers and is served by about 14 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Karlsruhe to Duisburg saves you about 33 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Karlsruhe to Duisburg?

The fastest connection from Karlsruhe to Duisburg takes 2h 34m. The average travel time is 3h 5m.

How many trains run daily from Karlsruhe to Duisburg?

About 14 trains run daily on the Karlsruhe - Duisburg route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Karlsruhe to Duisburg?

The direct connection covers 294 km.

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Karlsruhe → Basel Bad Bf
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6m8 km
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Return journey

Duisburg Karlsruhe

More connections

Karlsruhe → Basel Bad Bf1h 35mKarlsruhe → Freudenstadt1h 25mKarlsruhe → Freiburg (Breisgau)58mKarlsruhe → Paris Est2h 30mDüsseldorf → Duisburg0h 11mOberhausen → Duisburg6mEssen → Duisburg0h 10m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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