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

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 42m.

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 2m and costs €120 - €300.

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 30m.

How far is it from Aarau to Cologne?

The distance between Aarau and Cologne is 541 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 30m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Aarau to Cologne, including transfers.

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.

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, train (Trenitalia), 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
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1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ir37 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 30m
€54–176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus N11
12h 42m
€72–102
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ir37 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 27m
€61–299
Drive 541.7 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Colognecar 541.7 km
4h 45m
€94–136
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 44m
€69–226
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 10m
€99–236
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
4h 2m
€125–296
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 7m
€110–300
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 32m
€157–351

Aarau to Cologne by train

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Distance: 541.3 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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 30m.

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