The average train between Rotterdam and Aarau takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Aarau. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Aarau at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Aarau station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Rotterdam to Aarau train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Aarau train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Rotterdam to Aarau train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Aarau is 565.1 km. The road distance is 1,078 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aarau via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 8h 27m.