From Karlsruhe to Aarau by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Karlsruhe to Aarau by train. With 28 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 €63.41, 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, 28 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 26 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 €63.41. 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.