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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m 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 Karlsruhe to Aachen:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Aachen costing on average $101 (€82).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
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.
FlixBus1:40 AM5h40Karlsruhe Hbf7:20 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:40 AM5h40Karlsruhe Hbf7:20 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 6 · ICE 918 · 2642212:37 PM4h00Karlsruhe Hbf4:37 PMAachen Hbf$1791One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 6 · ICE 1228 · ICE 1212:37 PM5h31Karlsruhe Hbf6:08 PMAachen Hbf$841One-way2 transfers
- ICE 376 · ICE 167:59 AM4h09Karlsruhe Hbf12:08 PMAachen Hbf$1481One-way1 transfer
- ECE 8 · ICE 1020 · ICE 3148:37 AM5h31Karlsruhe Hbf2:08 PMAachen Hbf$1481One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM7h25Karlsruhe Hbf7:20 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM7h55Karlsruhe Hbf4:15 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM7h15Karlsruhe Hbf1:30 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Aachen:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Aachen costing on average $101 (€82).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Ecolines to go to Aachen by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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