The average train between Maastricht and Karlsruhe takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Maastricht 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 4 times a day between Maastricht and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Maastricht to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Maastricht to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Arriva NL, National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Maastricht and Karlsruhe is 282.1 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Aachen Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 4h 47m.