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Train Karlsruhe → Hamburg

Schedule & travel time

5h 39m 519 km 21 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

5h 39m

Fastest time

6h 47m

Avg. duration

519

Kilometers

21

Trains per day

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By train from Karlsruhe to Hamburg

One of the most important long-distance routes: The train connection from Karlsruhe to Hamburg is one of the popular rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 5h 39m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 519 kilometers and is served by about 21 trains every day. The solid frequency enables flexible trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Karlsruhe to Hamburg saves you about 57 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 Hamburg?

The fastest connection from Karlsruhe to Hamburg takes 5h 39m. The average travel time is 6h 47m.

How many trains run daily from Karlsruhe to Hamburg?

About 21 trains run daily on the Karlsruhe - Hamburg route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Karlsruhe to Hamburg?

The direct connection covers 519 km.

More interesting connections

Karlsruhe → Basel Bad Bf
1h 35m195 km
Karlsruhe → Freudenstadt
1h 25m59 km
Berlin → Hamburg
1h 47m253 km
München → Hamburg
5h 43m612 km
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Return journey

Hamburg Karlsruhe

More connections

Karlsruhe → Basel Bad Bf1h 35mKarlsruhe → Freudenstadt1h 25mKarlsruhe → Freiburg (Breisgau)58mKarlsruhe → Paris Est2h 30mBerlin → Hamburg1h 47mMünchen → Hamburg5h 43mFrankfurt → Hamburg3h 32m
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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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