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Aarau to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aarau and Cologne takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarau to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 14m
Duration
540 km
Distance
€146
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain train Ext
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
5h 17m
€103–403

Aarau to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Aarau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Aarau is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 540.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Aarau to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 17m.

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