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Trip Overview

The average train between Aarau and Karlsruhe takes 3h 24m 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 24m
Duration
242 km
Distance
€74
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCity2h 53m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCity2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 242 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Aarau to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB in around 2h 43m.

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