The average train between Lucerne and Aarau takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Lucerne 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 20 minutes between Lucerne and Aarau. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Aarau at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
50 min • 1 change
1h 15m • 1 change
50 min • 1 change
1h 8m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Aarau station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Lucerne to Aarau train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Aarau train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Olten station.
Book your Lucerne to Aarau train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Lucerne and Aarau is 42.9 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Luzern to Olten every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 20–30 and the journey takes 34 min. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route every 30 minutes.
