Aachen to Karlsruhe train

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Cheap train tickets from Aachen to Karlsruhe

Showing times and prices for Dec 11

Cheapest

$56

Average

$89

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

RE 26813

08:51AM5h03

Aachen Hbf

01:54PMKarlsruhe Hbf

$561One-way

3 transfers

RE 26815

09:51AM4h06

Aachen Hbf

01:57PMKarlsruhe Hbf

$821One-way

2 transfers

RE 26817

10:51AM5h06

Aachen Hbf

03:57PMKarlsruhe Hbf

$831One-way

2 transfers

RE 10909

09:18AM5h40

Aachen Hbf

02:58PMKarlsruhe Hbf

$1001One-way

5 transfers

RE 26817

10:51AM4h07

Aachen Hbf

02:58PMKarlsruhe Hbf

$1251One-way

1 transfer

Aachen to Karlsruhe train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Deutsche Bahn RE 26813	08:51AM Aachen Hbf	5h03	01:54PM Karlsruhe Hbf	3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn RE 26813	08:51AM Aachen Hbf	4h07	12:58PM Karlsruhe Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn RE 10909	09:18AM Aachen Hbf	5h40	02:58PM Karlsruhe Hbf	5 transfers
Deutsche Bahn RE 26815	09:51AM Aachen Hbf	4h06	01:57PM Karlsruhe Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn RE 26817	10:51AM Aachen Hbf	5h06	03:57PM Karlsruhe Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn RE 26817	10:51AM Aachen Hbf	4h07	02:58PM Karlsruhe Hbf	1 transfer
This is the last train of the day.

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Fastest train times from Aachen to Karlsruhe

Showing times and prices for Dec 11

Fastest Journey

4 h 6 m

Average

4 h 41 m

Trains per day

Distance

257 km

It's difficult to get from Aachen to Karlsruhe without transferring at least once.

Fastest

RE 26815

09:51AM4h06

Aachen Hbf

01:57PMKarlsruhe Hbf

$821One-way

2 transfers

RE 26817

10:51AM4h07

Aachen Hbf

02:58PMKarlsruhe Hbf

$1251One-way

1 transfer

RE 26813

08:51AM4h07

Aachen Hbf

12:58PMKarlsruhe Hbf

$1251One-way

1 transfer

RE 26813

08:51AM5h03

Aachen Hbf

01:54PMKarlsruhe Hbf

$561One-way

3 transfers

RE 26817

10:51AM5h06

Aachen Hbf

03:57PMKarlsruhe Hbf

$831One-way

2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Aachen to Karlsruhe

Trains from Aachen to Karlsruhe run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€22) but you can travel from only $20 (€18) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $20 (€18)

Distance

159 miles (256 km)

Average train duration

4h 42m

Cheapest ticket price

$25 (€22)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 19m

First train

01:20

Last train

23:07

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $20 (€18)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Aachen to Karlsruhe trains

Find the best trains between Aachen and Karlsruhe with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $40 (€36). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Karlsruhe from Aachen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Aachen to Karlsruhe with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: $40
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Aachen to Karlsruhe

FAQs: Travel by train from Aachen to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Karlsruhe.

Cheap train tickets from Aachen to Karlsruhe can start from as little as $25 (€22) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Aachen to Karlsruhe is $79 (€70); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Aachen to Karlsruhe train travel time is 3 h 19 min for the 159 mile (256 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Aachen to Karlsruhe leaves at 1: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Aachen to Karlsruhe leaves at 11: 07 PM.

There are 10 trains a day from Aachen to Karlsruhe which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Aachen to Karlsruhe train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey to Karlsruhe from Aachen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 07 PM.

A trip to Karlsruhe from Aachen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 19 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Aachen to Karlsruhe by train is October.

You have options as you can travel between Aachen and Karlsruhe 2 different ways: train or bus.