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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Aachen 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 27m. 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 $34.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$92 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Aachen
How to get from Karlsruhe to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
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ECE 8 · ICE 1012 · S19 · 10910Other options
ICE 202 · 26812ICE 374 · IC 1947 · 26816ICE 376 · ICE 1049 · 26812FlixBus · FlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Aachen:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Aachen costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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