The average train between Aachen and Karlsruhe takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen 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 3 hours between Aachen and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Aachen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Aachen to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Aachen and Karlsruhe is 257.4 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Köln Hbf in around 3h 49m.