Poitiers to Karlsruhe by train

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Overview: trains from Poitiers to Karlsruhe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Poitiers to Karlsruhe, 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 06:12 View journey
Last train 20:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 57m View journey
Distance (km) 660
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey £88.82 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 38m
Train operators 8

Explore Poitiers to Karlsruhe by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Poitiers to Karlsruhe 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 Poitiers and Karlsruhe

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £88.82

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

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Poitiers to Karlsruhe departure timetable

On this route, 23 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Poitiers at 06:12 and the last leaving at 20:55 during the week.

For weekend travel to Karlsruhe, the earliest departure is at 06:28 and the last one is at 20:22. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 11 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Poitiers to Karlsruhe?

On this route spanning 660 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 57 minutes.

When are tickets between Poitiers and Karlsruhe available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Poitiers and Karlsruhe can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

More information on train travel from Poitiers to Karlsruhe

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Karlsruhe city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Poitiers to Karlsruhe

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

The total distance from Poitiers to Karlsruhe is 660 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.