Aarau to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aarau and Karlsruhe takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarau 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 242 km
Distance: €76
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ir37 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

2h 44m

€48–178

Aarau to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Aarau and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Aarau is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:36 PM → 12:14 AM
Arrives next day
3h 38m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:36 AM → 6:33 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:36 AM → 6:33 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 2:33 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
2:36 PM → 5:29 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:36 AM → 6:33 AM
5h 57m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:36 AM → 6:33 AM
5h 57m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:36 AM → 6:33 AM
5h 57m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aarau to Karlsruhe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.