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 70 - 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 5h 55m and costs SFr 70 - 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, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Aarau?

The distance between Edinburgh and Aarau is 1262 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 via Strasbourg which takes 13h 6m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 via Strasbourg which takes 13h 6m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - 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 1:30 AM in Edinburgh and 2:30 AM 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 463+ 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), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Oltentrain
5h 55m
CHF 70–223
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
13h 6m
CHF 227–539
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
26h 38m
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 3m
CHF 94–243
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 22m
CHF 124–276
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
13h 32m
CHF 187–527
Bus
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 70–145
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 247–363

Edinburgh to Aarau by train and foot

54Weekly Services

13h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,261.9 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 13h 6m. 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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