How much does a train ticket cost from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Karlsruhe to Berlin start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £63. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

The average train journey time from Karlsruhe to Berlin is 5h 49m, covering a distance of 327 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Karlsruhe to Berlin route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 22 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

The earliest train from Karlsruhe to Berlin departs at 06:37. And the latest train departs at 23:07.

Which is the best train operator from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Karlsruhe to Berlin from £26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Berlin on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:30	Karlsruhe Hbf	6h 11m	15:41	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:51	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 11m	12:02	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:30	Karlsruhe Hbf	8h 48m	18:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	06:51	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 23m	12:14	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	07:01	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 55m	12:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Berlin on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:30	Karlsruhe Hbf	6h 11m	15:41	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:51	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 10m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	06:51	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 23m	12:14	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	07:01	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 55m	12:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	06:51	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 23m	12:14	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Berlin on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:37	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 24m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	CheapestFastest
	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 37m	20:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	00:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:59	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 30m	19:53	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Berlin on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	00:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	06:37	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 24m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	10:26	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 34m	16:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:59	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 37m	20:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Berlin on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	00:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	06:37	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 24m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 37m	20:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:59	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 30m	19:53	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Berlin on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	00:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	13:54	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 10m	19:04	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 37m	20:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:59	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 30m	19:53	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Berlin on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	00:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	06:37	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 24m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 37m	20:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:59	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	14:23	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 30m	19:53	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Berlin

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

7hAverage duration

327 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£24 - £92	Average duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £148	Average duration5h 49m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£25 - £59	Average duration7h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Karlsruhe and Berlin?

Karlsruhe

A
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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B
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Berlin

A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.1

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,577 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Berlin by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Karlsruhe to Berlin start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £63. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Karlsruhe to Berlin is 5h 49m, covering a distance of 327 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Karlsruhe to Berlin route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 22 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
The earliest train from Karlsruhe to Berlin departs at 06:37. And the latest train departs at 23:07.
Which is the best train operator from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£19

10/12

£19

Today

£35

12/12

£46

13/12

£40

14/12

£52

15/12

£33

16/12

£34

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Berlin was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £19

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

You can expect to pay from £19 to £227 for a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £33, which is on 2025-12-15.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.