The average train between Mechelen and Karlsruhe takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen 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 every 4 hours between Mechelen and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mechelen to Karlsruhe? 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 Mechelen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Mechelen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Mechelen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Mechelen to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Mechelen and Karlsruhe is 359.1 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 5h 39m.