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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Karlsruhe costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Karlsruhe
How to get from Aachen to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:15 PM5h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:15 PM5h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 26411 · ICE 1058:21 AM4h38Aachen Hbf12:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1591One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM7h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße9:25 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM8h05Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM7h45Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße10:55 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Karlsruhe costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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