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 80 - 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 260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Aarau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Aarau via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

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 45 - SFr 260.

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 bus from?

Cologne to Aarau bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

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.

Train or bus from Cologne to Aarau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Aarau is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Cologne to Aarau bus arrive?

Cologne to Aarau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof 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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Cologne to Aarau - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Aarau by train, bus, 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 Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain Ir37
5h 10m
CHF 50–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Aaraubus Senise
7h 53m
Drive 541.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Aaraucar 541.8 km
4h 42m
CHF 84–122
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 117–259
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 25m
CHF 66–237
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Badentrain Nightjet
8h 8m
CHF 101–322
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 88–224
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 134–314
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 97–258

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Aarau via Basel, Bahnhof and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse in around 7h 53m.

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