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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Aarau is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 25m.

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 240 - SFr 1000.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Aarau?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Aarau via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

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 l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Aarau?

The distance between Rotterdam and Aarau is 633 km. The road distance is 711.7 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 8h 44m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Aarau train from?

Rotterdam to Aarau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 8h 44m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aarau bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Aarau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aarau train arrive?

Rotterdam to Aarau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Aarau is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m 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, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Aarau by plane, train, train (Eurostar), 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.

Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
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 248–953
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Aaraubus Senise
12h 25m
CHF 33–88
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
8h 44m
CHF 186–349
Drive 711.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Aaraucar 711.7 km
7h 36m
CHF 113–163
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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 128–327
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
5h 16m
CHF 85–292
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
5h 53m
CHF 113–300
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Badentrain Nightjet
12h 21m
CHF 136–410
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus 007 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain Ir37
14h 31m
CHF 68–99

Rotterdam to Aarau by train and foot

54Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

CHF 186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 632.8 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aarau via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Aarau via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse in around 12h 25m.

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