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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Aarau is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Aarau is to fly and train which takes 2h 11m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Aarau via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Geneva to Aarau?

The distance between Geneva and Aarau is 228 km. The road distance is 237.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Aarau without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Geneva to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Aarau train from?

Geneva to Aarau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Where does the Geneva to Aarau train arrive?

Geneva to Aarau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Aarau is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Geneva to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 460+ hotels available in Aarau.

Geneva to Aarau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Geneva 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 Genève to Renens VDtrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Aarautrain Ic5
3h 12m
CHF 57–113
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Bernbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Aarautrain Ir16 / ...
3h 41m
CHF 31–56
Drive 237.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Aaraucar 237.8 km
2h 30m
CHF 38–54
Fly, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
2h 11m
CHF 106–249

Geneva to Aarau by train

128Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.2 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Aarau, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genève to Aarau via Renens VD in around 3h 12m.

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