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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Aarau is to train via Frankfurt am Main which costs SFr 75 - SFr 170 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Aarau is to train and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Aarau?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Aarau via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Aarau via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Aarau?

The distance between Leipzig and Aarau is 751 km. The road distance is 653.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Aarau without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Leipzig to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Aarau bus from?

Leipzig to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Aarau train from?

Leipzig to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Aarau?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Aarau is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Leipzig to Aarau bus arrive?

Leipzig to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Leipzig to Aarau train arrive?

Leipzig to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Aarau is 653 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Leipzig to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

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Leipzig to Aarau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Aarau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
8h 11m
CHF 75–162
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
6h 48m
CHF 63–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Aaraubus
11h 55m
Drive 653.3 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Aaraucar 653.3 km
6h 52m
CHF 102–147
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 45m
CHF 165–294
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
9h 51m
CHF 254–436
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain S11 / ...
10h 16m
CHF 145–189
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
7h 23m
CHF 122–319
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 20m
CHF 146–376
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 30m
CHF 76–207
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 46m
CHF 130–282

Leipzig to Aarau by train

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 750.6 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Aarau via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Aarau via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Basel, Bahnhof, and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse in around 11h 55m.

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