The average train between Málaga and Karlsruhe takes 25h 44m and the fastest train takes 23h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga to Karlsruhe. 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 twice daily between Málaga and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 25h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.
Málaga to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Málaga to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Málaga and Karlsruhe is 1,715.4 km. The road distance is 2,733 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Karlsruhe Hbf via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 17h 44m.