The average train between Karlsruhe and Melk takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Melk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Karlsruhe and Melk. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Melk at 1:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Pasing and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Melk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Melk. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Melk station via Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Karlsruhe to Melk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Melk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Amstetten Noe station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Melk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Melk is 516.8 km. The road distance is 687 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Melk via Pasing, Ostbahnhof, Muenchen Ost, and Amstetten Noe in around 8h 7m.