SNCF First Class seats from Paris on sale from just £57! Book now

Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Popular in Lisbon

Let's do this trip right

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Taking the train from Karlsruhe to Lisbon in 42 hours 55 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Karlsruhe to Lisbon? We’ve got you covered.

It usually takes around 42 hours 55 minutes to travel the 1121 miles (1804 km) from Karlsruhe to Lisbon by train, although you can get there in as little as 42 hours 55 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 6 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Train tickets from Karlsruhe to Lisbon are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Keen to book your train tickets to Lisbon? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.

Karlsruhe to Lisbon by train

First train

20:05

Last train

20:05

Departure station

Karlsruhe

Arrival station

Lisbon

Journey time

From 42h 55m

Distance

1121 miles (1804 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

6 changes

Train and bus operators

Flixbus

FAQs about the train journey from Karlsruhe to Lisbon

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

How do I get from Karlsruhe to Lisbon?

You can travel from Karlsruhe to Lisbon by train in about 42 hours and 55 minutes. With around 1 train running each day, taking the train is easy. Find out more in our Journey Planner.

How long is the train journey from Karlsruhe to Lisbon?

On average, the train journey from Karlsruhe to Lisbon takes around 42 hours and 55 minutes, with 1 train per day. The duration may vary slightly depending on the specific train and any potential delays. Use our Journey Planner to check out more information.

What is the fastest train from Karlsruhe to Lisbon?

The fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Lisbon can cover the distance of 1121 miles (1804 km) in as little as 42 hours and 55 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Karlsruhe to Lisbon?

No, you can’t travel from Karlsruhe to Lisbon on a direct train, you’ll need to make at least 6 changes during the journey.

Karlsruhe to Lisbon train times

Check out the next trains departing from Karlsruhe to Lisbon for Tuesday 6th May 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
19:0514:0042h 55m, 6 changes

Cheap train tickets from Karlsruhe to Lisbon

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Karlsruhe to Lisbon by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.