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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Aarau is to drive which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Aarau is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Aarau via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Cologne to Aarau?

The distance between Cologne and Aarau is 541 km. The road distance is 541.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Aarau without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Cologne to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Aarau train from?

Cologne to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Aarau train arrive?

Cologne to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Aarau is 542 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Cologne to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 451+ hotels available in Aarau.

Cologne to Aarau - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Aarau by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain Ir37
5h 10m
CHF 50–264
Drive 541.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Aaraucar 541.8 km
4h 42m
CHF 88–127
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
4h 11m
CHF 118–279
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
5h 26m
CHF 68–239
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Badentrain Nightjet
8h 8m
CHF 102–326
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
4h 39m
CHF 93–224
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
5h 10m
CHF 98–279
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
4h 29m
CHF 145–335

Cologne to Aarau by train

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Distance: 541.3 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Aarau via Basel SBB in around 5h 10m.

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