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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a train costs an average of €102.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€102 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m 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 €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Karlsruhe costing on average €102.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around €102 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-49.60. The journey takes 3h 18m versus 3h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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€231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:15 PM5h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10909 · ICE 915 · ICE 718:18 AM3h05Aachen Hbf11:23 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€871One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 26823 · IC 2046 · ICE 3751:51 PM4h07Aachen Hbf5:58 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€671One-way2 transfers
- 26815 · ICE 2013 · ICE 3719:51 AM4h08Aachen Hbf1:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€671One-way2 transfers
- 26819 · IC 2044 · ICE 37311:51 AM4h08Aachen Hbf3:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€731One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM7h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße9:25 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM8h05Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM7h45Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße6:05 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Karlsruhe costing on average €102.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train 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 FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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