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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Aarau is to bus and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Aarau is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Aarau via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Vienna to Aarau?

The distance between Vienna and Aarau is 820 km. The road distance is 745.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Aarau without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Vienna to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Aarau train from?

Vienna to Aarau train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Where does the Vienna to Aarau train arrive?

Vienna to Aarau train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Aarau is 745 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Vienna to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 486+ hotels available in Aarau.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna 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
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
8h 24m
CHF 109–180
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
10h 52m
CHF 59–117
Drive 745.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Aaraucar 745.1 km
7h 28m
CHF 118–170
Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h 8m
CHF 79–293
Train via Wien Hbf
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain S11 / ...
8h 53m
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
5h 7m
CHF 101–263
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Aarautrain
6h 26m
CHF 299–593
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
7h 50m
CHF 150–485
Fly Vienna International Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain
7h 48m
CHF 117–363

Vienna to Aarau by train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 819.9 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Aarau, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Aarau via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 8h 24m.

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