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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Aarau is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Aarau is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Aarau via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Schaffhausen and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Ulm to Aarau?

The distance between Ulm and Aarau is 279 km. The road distance is 216.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Aarau without a car is to train via Friedrichshafen which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Ulm to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Aarau train from?

Ulm to Aarau train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Ulm to Aarau train arrive?

Ulm to Aarau train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Aarau is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Ulm to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 464+ hotels available in Aarau.

Ulm to Aarau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ulm to Aarau by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Friedrichshafen
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
4h 49m
CHF 73–102
Drive 216.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ulm to Aaraucar 216.1 km
3h 7m
CHF 34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Zurich Bus Stationbus 283 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
5h 7m
CHF 44–60
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
4h 36m
CHF 130–238
Train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Brugg AGtrain S12
5h 20m
CHF 63–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhofbus 700
3. Take the train from Konstanz to Winterthurtrain
4. Take the train from Winterthur to Aarautrain S11 / ...
5h 31m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h 22m
CHF 113–335

Ulm to Aarau by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.9 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Aarau via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Schaffhausen, and Zürich HB in around 4h 49m.

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