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Compare train and flight for Zurich to Aalen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Aalen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Aalen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Aalen trains for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 7:45 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EC 99 · 3688+ 26542 | On time 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h52 | 1:24 PM Aalen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EC 191 · 3692+26552 | On time 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h52 | 3:24 PM Aalen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Zurich to Aalen by train or flight
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Why should you book Zurich to Aalen trains with Omio?
Deutsche Bahn as well as Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) offer trains services from Zurich to Aalen.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Zurich to Aalen.
Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to find the best option for your trip from Zurich to Aalen.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Deutsche Bahn with all available travel options, which are train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Zurich to Aalen.
Why book with Omio over Trainline or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Zurich to Aalen.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Aalen
Switzerland
Germany
Trains from Zurich to Aalen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (200 km) distance in 4h 13m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 124 miles (200 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:37 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Aalen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Aalen from $48 (€39). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 13m
Cheapest Price
$48 (€39)
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 34m
Cheapest Price
$80 (€65)
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Aalen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Aalen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aalen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Zurich to Aalen can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $48 (€39), while the average price is around $79 (€64).
The train from Zurich to Aalen takes 4h 13m and runs 8 per day.
The distance by train from Zurich to Aalen is 124 miles (200 km).
The first train from Zurich to Aalen leaves at 12:08 AM.
The last train from Zurich to Aalen leaves at 11:37 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Zurich to Aalen.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Zurich to Aalen.
The train station in Zurich that goes to Aalen is Zurich HB, which connects to Aalen Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Aalen is by train, with a cost of around $48 (€39).
Yes, the train journey from Zurich to Aalen offers scenic views, featuring picturesque landscapes of the Swiss countryside, rolling hills, and charming villages, especially as the train travels through the regions near Lake Constance and into southern Germany.
A day trip from Zurich to Aalen is not feasible as the travel time is 4h 13m. Trains run 11 times per day.
To fully explore Aalen, including its historical sites like the Limes Museum and the Aalbäumle observation tower, a 2 to 3-day visit is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich to Aalen.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Aalen
Zurich
Aalen
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Aalen.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
26Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 2
Hotel
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
- Cost CHF 12
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transit options for Zürich HB
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
Zürich Stadelhofen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
Dining
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 2
Hotel
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 1000 places, covered
Car Rental
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
Public transit options for Zürich Stadelhofen
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
The major train station for arrivals in Aalen is Aalen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aalen for your journey to Aalen from Zurich.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:45 - 18:35
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 18:35
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 18:35
- Thursday: 06:45 - 18:35
- Friday: 06:45 - 18:35
- Saturday: 07:30 - 13:00
Dining
- Bäckerei/Konditorei Schmid
- Café Bistro
- Ristorante Da Vito
- Eiscafé Venezia
Hotel
- Hotel Villa Rad
- Ratshotel
- City Hotel Antik
- Hotel zum Weissen Ochsen
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