What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 28 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Aarau?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Aarau, Holzmarkt via Basel, Bahnhof SBB and Frick, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Aarau via Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Aarau?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Aarau is 246 km. The road distance is 245.7 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Aarau without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 90.

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Aarau bus from?

Karlsruhe to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Aarau train from?

Karlsruhe to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Aarau?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 28 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Aarau bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Aarau train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Aarau is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Karlsruhe to Aarau.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Aarau?

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

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There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain S3 / ...
2h 48m
CHF 28–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N33 / ...
5h 45m
CHF 18–28
Drive 245.7 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Aaraucar 245.7 km
2h 17m
CHF 42–60
Train via Frick
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Fricktrain S1 / ...
3h 23m
CHF 33–85
Train #2
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Badentrain Nightjet
4h 2m
CHF 33–65

Karlsruhe to Aarau by train

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Distance: 245.9 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBB 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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