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 10m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Aarau via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Aarau?

The distance between Cologne and Aarau is 544 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Aarau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Aarau is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 240. 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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?

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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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
5h 9m
CHF 65–240
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
5h 29m
CHF 61–256
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 85–123
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 Oltentrain
4h 12m
CHF 149–343
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Badentrain Nightjet
9h 41m
CHF 100–308
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 10m
CHF 118–263
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 38m
CHF 88–223
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 9m
CHF 95–257

Cologne to Aarau by train

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Distance: 544.3 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Aarau via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 5h 9m. 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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