Karlsruhe to Madrid by train

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Overview: trains from Karlsruhe to Madrid

Find the key information for travelling by train from Karlsruhe to Madrid, 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 04:03 View journey
Last train 23:13 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 14hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 1349
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey CA$212.55 View journey
Avg journey time 22hr 39m
Train operators 18

Karlsruhe to Madrid train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Karlsruhe to Madrid by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Madrid take around 14 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,349 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Karlsruhe is scheduled to depart at around  04:03. The last departure is usually at around 23:13. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 16 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 30 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$212.55.

We think any time is a great time to visit Madrid, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Madrid.

Is there a direct train from Karlsruhe to Madrid?

The journey between Karlsruhe and Madrid usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Karlsruhe to Madrid every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Karlsruhe to Madrid?

The Karlsruhe to Madrid train travel takes about 14 hours and 9 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Karlsruhe to Madrid train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Madrid leaving Karlsruhe at around 04:03 and the last train leaving at around 23:13. This is the same at the weekend.

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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.