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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Aarau
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Aarau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Aarau will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 47 trains that leave Zurich for Aarau on Sat, Jun 20, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 37 2258 | 22588:08 AM0h27Zurich HB8:35 AMAarau station$381One-way0 transfers- S 6 18633 | 18633 · RE 37 4814 | 48149:21 AM0h44Zürich Oerlikon10:05 AMAarau station$381One-way1 transfer
- S 6 18637 | 18637 · RE 37 4816 | 481610:21 AM0h44Zürich Oerlikon11:05 AMAarau station$381One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 514 | 5149:04 AM0h24Zurich HB9:28 AMAarau station$381One-way0 transfers
- S 11 19135 | 19135 · RE 37 4814 | 48149:24 AM0h41Zurich Altstetten10:05 AMAarau station$381One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 514 | 5149:04 AM0h24Zurich HB9:28 AMAarau station$381One-way0 transfers
- IC 5 516 | 51610:04 AM0h24Zurich HB10:28 AMAarau station$381One-way0 transfers
- IC 5 512 | 5128:04 AM0h24Zurich HB8:28 AMAarau station$381One-way0 transfers
- IR 37 2258 | 22588:08 AM0h27Zurich HB8:35 AMAarau station$381One-way0 transfers
- IR 37 2262 | 226210:08 AM0h27Zurich HB10:35 AMAarau station$381One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Zurich to Aarau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Aarau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Aarau take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
The journey is about 17m faster (31m by train vs 48m by car) and roughly $23 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($41 (€33) vs $64 (€53)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Zurich to Aarau train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Aarau trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 36 2062 | 2062 · S 29 8930 | 8930 | 8:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h58 | 9:00 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 8:28 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 11 19128 | 19128 | 8:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h37 | 8:42 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 8:06 AM Zurich HB | 0h39 | 8:45 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2258 | 2258 | 8:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 8:35 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 36 2062 | 2062 · S 29 8930 | 8930 | 8:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 9:00 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2062 | 2062 · S 29 8930 | 8930 | 8:15 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h45 | 9:00 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18629 | 18629 · RE 37 4812 | 4812 | 8:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h44 | 9:05 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19131 | 19131 · RE 37 4812 | 4812 | 8:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h41 | 9:05 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19130 | 19130 | 8:29 AM Zurich HB | 0h43 | 9:12 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 11 19130 | 19130 | 8:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h37 | 9:12 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 37 4812 | 4812 | 8:38 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 9:05 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h42 | 9:28 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h40 | 9:28 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h44 | 9:35 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19133 | 19133 · IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h41 | 9:35 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19132 | 19132 | 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 0h43 | 9:42 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 36 2064 | 2064 · S 29 8934 | 8934 | 9:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h58 | 10:00 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 9:28 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 11 19132 | 19132 | 9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h37 | 9:42 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 9:06 AM Zurich HB | 0h39 | 9:45 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 9:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 9:35 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 36 2064 | 2064 · S 29 8934 | 8934 | 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 10:00 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2064 | 2064 · S 29 8934 | 8934 | 9:15 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h45 | 10:00 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18633 | 18633 · RE 37 4814 | 4814 | 9:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h44 | 10:05 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19135 | 19135 · RE 37 4814 | 4814 | 9:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h41 | 10:05 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19134 | 19134 | 9:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h37 | 10:12 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h40 | 10:28 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 37 2262 | 2262 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h44 | 10:35 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2066 | 2066 · S 29 8938 | 8938 | 10:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h58 | 11:00 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 516 | 516 | 10:04 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 10:28 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 11 19136 | 19136 | 10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h37 | 10:42 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2166 | 2166 | 10:06 AM Zurich HB | 0h39 | 10:45 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2262 | 2262 | 10:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 10:35 AM Aarau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 36 2066 | 2066 · S 29 8938 | 8938 | 10:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 11:00 AM Aarau station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Aarau
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Trains from Zurich to Aarau run on average 31 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€31) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich to Aarau trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich and Aarau from $37 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Aarau
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Aarau 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 Aarau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Aarau
Most Zurich to Aarau trains use the Zürich HB to Aarau station pair, with some services arriving at Distelberg. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Aarau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Aarau leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including 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, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Which Aarau station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Aarau from Aarau city centre
Aarau train station facilities and services
Aarau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Nonna Aarau, Thai Time
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aarau. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aarau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aarau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aarau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aarau: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sorell Hotel Aarauerhof, Hotel Kettenbrücke, Hotel Sternen.
Getting to Distelberg from Aarau city centre
Distelberg is 1 km from Aarau city centre. Public transport options include:
Distelberg train station facilities and services
Distelberg has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Distelberg.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Distelberg.
Bike and car services
Available at Distelberg: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Distelberg.
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