The average train between Lyon and Aarau takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 5 times a day between Lyon and Aarau. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Aarau at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Aarau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Aarau station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Lyon to Aarau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Aarau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.
Book your Lyon to Aarau train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Aarau is 305.2 km. The road distance is 482 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville hourly. Tickets cost CHF 70–110 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.