The average train between Karlsruhe and Melk takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Karlsruhe and Melk. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Melk at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 11m • 4 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 Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
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 NÖ station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Melk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB Intercity and 6 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Melk is 516.8 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Melk via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Amstetten Noe in around 8h 4m.