The average train between Basel and Aarau takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basel to Aarau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Basel and Aarau. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Aarau at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Aarau station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Basel to Aarau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Aarau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.
Book your Basel to Aarau train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB GmbH and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Basel and Aarau is 39.9 km. The road distance is 52 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Olten every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 13–40 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.
