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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Aarau is to bus via Basel which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Aarau is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 650.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Aarau?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Aarau, Holzmarkt via Basel, Bahnhof SBB and Frick, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Aarau via Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Aarau?

The distance between Rotterdam and Aarau is 1078 km. The road distance is 711.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Aarau without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 57m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Rotterdam to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Aarau bus from?

Rotterdam to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Aarau train from?

Rotterdam to Aarau train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Aarau?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Aarau is to train via Paris which takes 7h 57m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 12h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aarau bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aarau train arrive?

Rotterdam to Aarau train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Aarau is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Rotterdam to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

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

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

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 57m
CHF 225–494
Bus via Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h
CHF 64–131
Drive 711.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Aaraucar 711.8 km
7h 38m
CHF 115–166
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RTM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
4h 52m
CHF 218–633
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Badentrain Nightjet
12h 21m
CHF 93–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
13h 10m
CHF 80–112
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
4h 59m
CHF 100–332
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
5h 13m
CHF 132–322
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 16m
CHF 121–325

Rotterdam to Aarau by train and foot

89Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 225Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Aarau.

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Distance: 1,077.6 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Aarau, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aarau via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–95 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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