The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main without transferring at least once.
6:31 AM5h29Brussels12:00 PMKarlstadt (main)$1031One-way1 transfer
8:34 AM5h29Brussels2:03 PMKarlstadt (main)$1031One-way1 transfer
10:34 AM5h26Brussels4:00 PMKarlstadt (main)$1031One-way1 transfer
12:34 PM4h26Brussels5:00 PMKarlstadt (main)$1031One-way1 transfer
2:34 PM4h26Brussels7:00 PMKarlstadt (main)$1031One-way1 transfer
12:34 PM4h26Brussels5:00 PMKarlstadt (main)$1031One-way1 transfer
2:34 PM4h26Brussels7:00 PMKarlstadt (main)$1031One-way1 transfer
10:34 AM5h10Brussels3:44 PMKarlstadt (main)$1311One-way2 transfers
8:34 AM5h20Brussels1:54 PMKarlstadt (main)$1311One-way2 transfers
6:31 AM5h23Brussels11:54 AMKarlstadt (main)$1311One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Karlstadt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $416.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$229 Average price | $416 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration Fastest 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 35m Average total duration 18h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main:
A bus is $167 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main costing on average $229 (€185).
A bus is $354 (€286) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main costing on average $416 (€336).
Other travel options to Karlstadt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
Flight takes on average 18h 35m.
Tickets start at around $229 (€185) compared to roughly $98 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-131.32 (€-105.95). The journey takes 7h 29m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Brussels to Karlstadt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Karlstadt am Main trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:34 AM Brussels | 5h10 | 3:44 PM Karlstadt (main) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:34 AM Brussels | 5h26 | 4:00 PM Karlstadt (main) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:34 PM Brussels | 4h26 | 5:00 PM Karlstadt (main) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:34 PM Brussels | 4h26 | 7:00 PM Karlstadt (main) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:32 PM Brussels | 5h23 | 9:55 PM Karlstadt (main) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:32 PM Brussels | 5h28 | 10:00 PM Karlstadt (main) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:34 PM Brussels | 5h35 | 12:09 AM Karlstadt (main) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:34 PM Brussels | 10h07 | 6:41 AM Karlstadt (main) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:34 PM Brussels | 10h28 | 7:02 AM Karlstadt (main) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
![]() | 6:31 AM Brussels | 5h23 | 11:54 AM Karlstadt (main) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:31 AM Brussels | 5h29 | 12:00 PM Karlstadt (main) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Brussels | 5h20 | 1:54 PM Karlstadt (main) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Brussels | 5h29 | 2:03 PM Karlstadt (main) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main
Trains from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $229 (€185) but you can travel from only $62 (€50) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:55, the last at 11:55. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (397 km) distance in 7h 29m.
Distance 246 miles (397 km) |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $229 (€185) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 29m |
First train 8:55 AM |
Last train 11:55 AM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Brussels and Karlstadt am Main from $62 (€50). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlstadt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels to Karlstadt am Main
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
- Café Schrödl
- Da Francesco
- Pizzeria Restaurante Saupurzel Punta del Sud
- Zum Fehmelbauer
- Oberes Tor
- Hotel Mainpromenade
- Hotel zur Eisenbahn
- Hotel "Alte Brauerei"
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