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 45 - SFr 65 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 taxi and fly and train which takes 3h 15m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 460.

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, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Aarau?

The distance between Rotterdam and Aarau is 679 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 8h 29m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 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 8h 29m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus via Frick, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aarau bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Aarau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel 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 37m 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?

There are 463+ hotels available in Aarau.

Rotterdam to Aarau - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Aarau by taxi, 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.

Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
3h 15m
CHF 253–458
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Aaraubus Senise
12h 25m
CHF 48–63
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
8h 29m
CHF 183–387
Bus via Frick
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
12h 15m
CHF 62–109
Drive 711.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Aaraucar 711.8 km
7h 37m
CHF 115–166
Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
3h 28m
CHF 290–490
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 51m
CHF 147–486
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Badentrain Nightjet
12h 21m
CHF 131–437

Rotterdam to Aarau by train and foot

54Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 679.1 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBB 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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