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

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Cologne is to night train which costs €40 - €160 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aarau to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Aarau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarau, Holzmarkt and arriving at Köln via Frick, Bahnhof and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Aarau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarau and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Aarau to Cologne?

The distance between Aarau and Cologne is 542 km. The road distance is 541.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Aarau to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Aarau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Cologne bus from?

Aarau to Cologne bus services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Frick, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Aarau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aarau to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Aarau to Cologne bus arrive?

Aarau to Cologne bus services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel, Bahnhof SBB station.

Where does the Aarau to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aarau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Cologne is 542 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Aarau to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Aarau to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Aarau to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ir37 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 29m
€108–270
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 54m
€40–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frick, Bahnhof to Basel, Bahnhof SBBbus Ev2
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 22m
Drive 541.7 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Colognecar 541.7 km
4h 45m
€94–136
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ir37 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 29m
€198–600
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 9m
€91–261
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h
€94–299
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 1m
€134–359
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 24m
€181–450

Aarau to Cologne by train

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Distance: 541.6 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Aarau to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarau, Holzmarkt to Köln via Frick, Bahnhof, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, and Basel, Bahnhof in around 9h 22m.

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