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Travel Information from Aachen to Karlsruhe

distanceDistance159 miles (256 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$24 - $32
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $24 (€21) • 5 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $32 (€28) • 3 h 56 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 159 miles (256 km) by train or bus to Karlsruhe from Aachen. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Aachen to Karlsruhe.

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from Aachen to Karlsruhe

How to get from Aachen to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Aachen to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
12:25PM7h45
Aachen
08:10PMKarlsruhe
$201One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
12:25PM7h45
Aachen
08:10PMKarlsruhe
$201One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
08:10PM5h35
Aachen
01:45AMKarlsruhe
$341One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
01:10PM7h35
Aachen
08:45PMKarlsruhe
$381One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Aachen to Karlsruhe on Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel 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 travel to Karlsruhe from Aachen. DB uses different types of travel 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 travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Karlsruhe

      FAQs: Travel 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.
      FAQs

      There are 2 ways to get from Aachen to Karlsruhe: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Karlsruhe from Aachen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $24 (€21).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Aachen to Karlsruhe:

      A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Aachen to Karlsruhe costing on average $32 (€28).

      The fastest way to get to Karlsruhe from Aachen is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 56 min.

      Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 35 min of travel time.

      You should expect to travel around 159 miles (256 km) between Aachen and Karlsruhe.

      The average frequency per day from Aachen to Karlsruhe is:

      • 3 buses a day.
      • Around 1 train per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Aachen to Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Aachen to Karlsruhe:

      • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Aachen to Karlsruhe depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße to Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof.

      The following travel companies offer services from Aachen to Karlsruhe:

      • FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Croatia Bus d. O. O. Can take you to Karlsruhe by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Aachen to Karlsruhe for $21 (€18).
      • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Karlsruhe by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Aachen to Karlsruhe for $32 (€28) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:

      • Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Karlsruhe as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Karlsruhe from Aachen.

      Looking to extend your trip from Aachen to Karlsruhe? Many Omio customers who go from Aachen to Karlsruhe usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main or Munich. If you're looking to explore Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main or Munich from Karlsruhe, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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