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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aarau is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 150 and takes 27h.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aarau is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Aarau?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Aarau via London Victoria, Luxembourg and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aarau via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Aarau?

The distance between Edinburgh and Aarau is 1259 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aarau without a car is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aarau bus from?

Edinburgh to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aarau train from?

Edinburgh to Aarau train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Aarau?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aarau is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 150 and takes 27h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aarau bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Aarau?

Aarau is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 10:45 PM in Edinburgh and 11:45 PM in Aarau.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aarau train arrive?

Edinburgh to Aarau train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 452+ hotels available in Aarau.

Edinburgh to Aarau - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aarau by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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

Fly to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
6h 12m
CHF 71–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
4. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Aaraubus
27h
CHF 69–149
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
13h 11m
CHF 181–501
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
26h 19m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Aaraucar
16h 20m
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 4m
CHF 94–224
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Aarautrain
8h 21m
CHF 120–277
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
13h 22m
CHF 222–516
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Aaraucar
17h 26m
CHF 237–361

Edinburgh to Aarau by train and bus

43Weekly Services

13h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,258.5 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aarau, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aarau via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aarau via London Victoria, Luxembourg, and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse in around 27h.

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