What is the cheapest way to get from Aarau to Balsthal?

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Balsthal is to drive which costs SFr 6 - SFr 9 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarau to Balsthal?

The fastest way to get from Aarau to Balsthal is to drive which takes 27 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 9.

Is there a direct train between Aarau and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Aarau and arriving at Balsthal via Olten and Oensingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Aarau to Balsthal?

The distance between Aarau and Balsthal is 34 km. The road distance is 38.3 km.

How do I travel from Aarau to Balsthal without a car?

The best way to get from Aarau to Balsthal without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 35.

How long does it take to get from Aarau to Balsthal?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Aarau to Balsthal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Balsthal train from?

Aarau to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.

Train or bus from Aarau to Balsthal?

The best way to get from Aarau to Balsthal is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Aarau to Balsthal train arrive?

Aarau to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Aarau to Balsthal?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Balsthal is 38 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Aarau to Balsthal.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarau to Balsthal?

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Where can I stay near Balsthal?

There are 142+ hotels available in Balsthal.

Aarau to Balsthal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Aarau to Balsthal by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Oltentrain S29 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Oensingentrain S20 / ...
3. Take the train from Oensingen to Balsthaltrain S22
1h 11m
CHF 10–32
Drive 38.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aarau to Balsthalcar 38.3 km
27 min
CHF 7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten, Bahnhof to Oensingen, Bahnhof Südbus 505
1h 54m
CHF 16–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aarau to Balsthaltaxi 38.3 km
27 min
CHF 190–240

Aarau to Balsthal by train

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1h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.5 km
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Balsthal, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Aarau to Balsthal via Olten and Oensingen in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, Busbetrieb Olten-Gösgen-Gäu operates a bus from Olten, Bahnhof to Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 44 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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