Is there a direct train from Karlsruhe to Aarau?

The journey between Karlsruhe and Aarau usually involves 28 changes of train.We usually find at least one departure on the route from Karlsruhe to Aarau every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Karlsruhe to Aarau?

The Karlsruhe to Aarau train travel takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Karlsruhe to Aarau train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Aarau leaving Karlsruhe at around 00:06 and the last train leaving at around 23:43.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Karlsruhe at around 00:06, with the final departure at 23:13.

Karlsruhe to Aarau by train

First train

00:06
Last train

23:43

Avg changes

1
Fastest journey

2hr 30m

Distance

180 kilometres
Trains per day

29

Avg. journey time

4hr 53m
Train operators

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 US$74.00, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Karlsruhe and Aarau by train?

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

How much does it cost to go from Karlsruhe to Aarau by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is US$74.00. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my Karlsruhe to Aarau train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 6 and a half months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Karlsruhe to Aarau by train?

The shortest trip is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Aarau to Karlsruhe by train

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