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How to get fromKarlsruhe to Aarauby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Aarau by train or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain train S3 / ...
    2h 48m
    CHF 27–114

  2. Drive  245.7 km

    1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Aaraucar car 245.7 km
    2h 16m
    CHF 48–69

  3. Train via Frick

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Fricktrain train S1 / ...
    3h 23m
    CHF 34–112

  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain train Ic5 / ...
    4h 28m
    CHF 78–86

Karlsruhe to Aarau by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 27Cheapest Price
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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.

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