Train Aarau to Cologne from €150 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Aarau and Cologne takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. 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 31m
Duration: 542 km
Distance: €150
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 29m

€107–269

Aarau to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aarau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Aarau is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:36 PM → 11:10 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:36 PM → 5:57 AM
Arrives next day
8h 21m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

1:39 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 26m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
2:36 PM → 9:05 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
2:36 PM → 9:05 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
5:36 PM → 11:10 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
3:36 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
5:36 PM → 11:10 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

12:36 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 29m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
3:36 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

12:36 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 29m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
3:36 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

1:36 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 29m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
2:36 PM → 9:05 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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