Karlsruhe to Aarau by train

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Overview: trains from Karlsruhe to Aarau

Find the key information for travelling by train from Karlsruhe to Aarau, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:06 View journey
Last train 23:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 180
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey CA$96.20 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 48m
Train operators 28

From Karlsruhe to Aarau by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Karlsruhe to Aarau by train. With 29 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Karlsruhe to Aarau

Getting from Karlsruhe to Aarau by rail typically costs CA$96.20, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Karlsruhe to Aarau departure timetable

On this route, 29 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Karlsruhe at 00:06 and the last leaving at 23:43 during the week.

For weekend travel to Aarau, the earliest departure is at 00:06 and the last one is at 23:13. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 23 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Karlsruhe and Aarau

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a total of 180 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Karlsruhe and Aarau?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Aarau

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Aarau.

FAQs about the train journey from Karlsruhe to Aarau

Want to know more about your journey from Karlsruhe to Aarau? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Karlsruhe to Aarau covers 180 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.