Karlsruhe to Le Mans by train

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Overview: trains from Karlsruhe to Le Mans

Find the key information for travelling by train from Karlsruhe to Le Mans, 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 22:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 17m View journey
Distance (km) 615
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey US$225.00 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 19m
Train operators 10

Karlsruhe to Le Mans train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Le Mans take around 4 hours and 17 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 615 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Karlsruhe is scheduled to depart at around  04:03. The last departure is usually at around 22:00 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Karlsruhe at around 04:03, with the last train leaving at around 20:00. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 13 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 57 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$225.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Le Mans, 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 Le Mans.

Is there a direct train from Karlsruhe to Le Mans?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Karlsruhe to Le Mans 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 Le Mans?

The Karlsruhe to Le Mans train travel takes about 4 hours and 17 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Karlsruhe to Le Mans train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Le Mans leaving Karlsruhe at around 04:03 and the last train leaving at around 22:00 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Karlsruhe at around 04:03, with the final departure at 20:00.

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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.