To Karlsruhe by train

With ICE

Quickly to the heart of Karlsruhe

From€ 38 one-way trip with ICE
Travel time Amsterdam – Karlsruhe 4.39 hrs
Tip! Early booking = lowest prices

With its rich history and green surroundings, Karlsruhe has been declared the city with the best quality of life in Germany.
The historic centre is a pedestrian zone and most notably unique because all the streets lead to the castle of Karlsruhe. This castle is the most famous sight of the city, complete with a beautiful palace garden and a cultural-historical museum. In summer, the Schlosslichtspiele takes place: the German version of Glow Eindhoven or the Amsterdam Light Festival.

Travel information

Travel information Karlsruhe

With the international train ICE, you can travel from Amsterdam Central Station directly to Karlsruhe. Your holiday will start the moment you board the train!

Overview travel time to Karlsruhe

Route	Travel time	Transfer	Header	Header
Amsterdam - Karlsruhe	4.39	0	Content	Content
Amersfoort - Karlsruhe	4.29	1	Content	Content
Utrecht - Karlsruhe	4.09	0	Content	Content
Rotterdam - Karlsruhe	5.04	1	Content	Content
Arnhem - Karlsruhe	3.36	0	Content	Content

For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner

Prices

Prices train tickets Karlsruhe

ICE offers different fare types for your journey. You can choose the Flexpreis, Sparpreis or Supersparpreis Europa rate. Each rate has its own conditions.

The price depends on

The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings

Options flexibility ICE

Supersparpreis Europa

Always the lowest rates
Can be booked until departure
Changes and cancellations not possible

Sparpreis Europa

Low rates
Can be booked until departure
Changes and cancellations possible at a cost

Flexpreis Europa

Can be booked until departure
Changes or cancellations free of charge (except for reservation costs)
City Ticket included*

*City Ticket: In a significant number of German cities free tickets from/to station with local transport

Find out everything about ICE rates here

Lowest rates

Book in advance and save money

Do you already know what day and time you want to travel? Then choose for a Supersparpreis Europa rate: the best rate for the price-conscious travellers. You will not be able to cancel or rebook the ticket.

General tips for getting the cheapest tickets

Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
Book online to avoid booking fee.

Tips to get the best rates

Practical information

To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.

Facilities on board

Read more about all the facilities on board, so that you can make your trip as comfortable as possible.
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View the itinerary planner and app

Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed of the possible changes.

Free access to the lounges

If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. You also have access to the 1st class lounge of Deutsche Bahn at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, where you can enjoy a free snack and drink (excluding the Supersparpreis rate (Europe) and the Sparpreis Europe rate).

Seat reservation

In summer 2026 from 26 June to 31 August, seat reservation is compulsory for international train travel. At other times, reserving a seat is not compulsory. However, we do recommend it. You will receive a confirmation after booking that includes the carriage number and your seat number.
Do you have a train ticket between the Netherlands and Germany without a seat reservation? And want to make sure you can sit down? Then you can reserve a seat online.