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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Aarau takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Karlsruhe to Aarau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration
246 km
Distance
CHF 62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Aarau train times

Trains run hourly between Karlsruhe and Aarau. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Aarau at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Aarau via Basel SBB and Olten in around 2h 48m.

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