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

The cheapest way to get from Offenburg to Aarau is to drive which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Offenburg to Aarau is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Offenburg and Aarau?

No, there is no direct bus from Offenburg to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Offenburg and arriving at Aarau via Lörrach, Busbahnhof and Rheinfelden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Offenburg and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Offenburg to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Offenburg Bahnhof and arriving at Aarau via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Offenburg to Aarau?

The distance between Offenburg and Aarau is 173 km. The road distance is 176.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Offenburg to Aarau without a car is to train via Basel which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Offenburg to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Offenburg to Aarau bus from?

Offenburg to Aarau bus services, operated by Fidani Tours, depart from Offenburg station.

Where do I catch the Offenburg to Aarau train from?

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

Train or bus from Offenburg to Aarau?

The best way to get from Offenburg to Aarau is to train via Basel which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Offenburg to Aarau bus arrive?

Offenburg to Aarau bus services, operated by Fidani Tours, arrive at Lörrach Busbahnhof station.

Where does the Offenburg to Aarau train arrive?

Offenburg to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Offenburg to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Offenburg to Aarau is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Offenburg to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Offenburg to Aarau by train, bus, or car

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 Basel
best
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain Ir37
2h 39m
CHF 32–85
Drive 176.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Offenburg to Aaraucar 176.3 km
1h 43m
CHF 28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Offenburg to Lörrach Busbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Rheinfelden to Aaraubus Senise
4h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Offenburg to Badentrain Nightjet
3h 13m
CHF 43–119

Offenburg to Aarau by train

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Aarau via Basel SBB in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Offenburg to Aarau via Lörrach Busbahnhof, Lörrach, Busbahnhof, Rheinfelden, and Rheinfelden in around 4h 20m.

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