Karlsruhe to Glasgow by train

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Overview: trains from Karlsruhe to Glasgow

Find the key information for travelling by train from Karlsruhe to Glasgow, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:49 View journey
Last train 20:05 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 12hr 11m View journey
Distance (km) 1146
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey CA$251.55 View journey
Avg journey time 15hr 14m
Train operators 11

Explore Karlsruhe to Glasgow by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Karlsruhe to Glasgow aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Karlsruhe and Glasgow

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$251.55

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

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Karlsruhe to Glasgow train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Karlsruhe to Glasgow is at 03:49 and the last is at 20:05. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:11 and the last one is at 20:03. You can expect 10 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 51 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Karlsruhe to Glasgow

Trains can complete this route in as little as 12 hours and 11 minutes. The total distance travelled is 1,146 kilometres.

How far in advance Karlsruhe and Glasgow tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Karlsruhe and Glasgow are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Karlsruhe to Glasgow

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Glasgow city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Karlsruhe to Glasgow

Want to know more about your journey from Karlsruhe to Glasgow? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Karlsruhe to Glasgow covers a distance of 1,146 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.