Aarau to Cologne Trains

Aarau to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aarau and Cologne takes 6h 2m 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 2m
Duration: 540 km
Distance: €147
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ext
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

5h 7m

€100–221

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 5:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:36 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:36 AM → 12:29 PM
10h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 4:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
2:36 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:36 AM → 8:29 AM
7h 53m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:36 AM → 8:29 AM
7h 53m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:36 AM → 8:29 AM
7h 53m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:36 AM → 8:29 AM
7h 53m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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