St. Gallen to Karlsruhe by train

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Overview: trains from St. Gallen to Karlsruhe

Find the key information for travelling by train from St. Gallen 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 04:37 View journey
Last train 23:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 49m View journey
Distance (km) 189
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey €43.89 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr
Train operators 33

Discover St. Gallen to Karlsruhe by train

Planning a train adventure from St. Gallen to Karlsruhe? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train travel between St. Gallen and Karlsruhe: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from St. Gallen to Karlsruhe:

  • Cheapest tickets: €43.71

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 6 months in advance.

St. Gallen to Karlsruhe train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from St. Gallen to Karlsruhe is at 04:37 and the last is at 23:37. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:37 and the last one is at 23:37. You can expect 25 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 30 minutes.

St. Gallen to Karlsruhe distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 189 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Booking St. Gallen to Karlsruhe trains in advance

Booking your St. Gallen to Karlsruhe tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.

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Making the most of your trip to Karlsruhe

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Karlsruhe.

FAQs about the train journey from St. Gallen to Karlsruhe

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

The total distance between St. Gallen and Karlsruhe by train is 189 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.