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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Aarau is to fly and train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 210 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Aarau is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Aarau via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 54m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Aarau?

The distance between Bucharest and Aarau is 1457 km. The road distance is 1797.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Aarau without a car is to bus and train via Budapest which takes 20h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Bucharest to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Aarau train from?

Bucharest to Aarau train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Aarau?

Aarau is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 3:42 AM in Bucharest and 2:42 AM in Aarau.

Where does the Bucharest to Aarau train arrive?

Bucharest to Aarau train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Aarau is 1798 km. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Bucharest to Aarau.

Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 450+ hotels available in Aarau.

Bucharest to Aarau - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Aarau by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarau
6h 23m
CHF 165–290
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarau
7h 5m
CHF 83–201
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to AarauIc5 / ...
20h 28m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Zürich
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to AarauS11 / ...
27h 45m
CHF 97–161
Drive 1,797.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Aarau1,797.8 km
18h 3m
CHF 289–417
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)OTP - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarau
8h 1m
CHF 130–318
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)OTP - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singen
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HB
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarau
9h 37m
CHF 176–430
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to AarauIc5 / ...
27h 54m
CHF 199–284
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Station1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to AarauIc5 / ...
30h 47m
CHF 151–208
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Aarau
19h 9m
CHF 323–459

Bucharest to Aarau by train

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27h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,457.2 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Aarau, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bucharest to Aarau via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 27h 54m.

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