Train Aarau to Cologne from €151 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Aarau and Cologne takes 6h 24m 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 24m
Duration: 542 km
Distance: €151
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 29m

€108–270

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 11:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 29, 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
2:36 PM → 9:05 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

1:36 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 29m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 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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Departing Monday, June 1, 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, June 2, 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, June 3, 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, June 4, 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
12:36 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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