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Compare train and flight for Aarau to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarau to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 86, while a flight costs an average of CHF 627.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 86 Average price Cheapest | CHF 627 Average price | CHF 106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aarau to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Aarau to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aarau to Munich:
A train is CHF 542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarau to Munich costing on average CHF 627.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around CHF 86 compared to roughly CHF 106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 20. The journey takes 4h 45m versus 3h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Aarau to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aarau to Munich is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 PM 4h05 Aarau 6:05 PM Munich CHF 176 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:00 PM 4h05 Aarau 6:05 PM Munich CHF 176 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:00 PM 4h05 Aarau 6:05 PM Munich CHF 176 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aarau to Munich:
A train is CHF 542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarau to Munich costing on average CHF 627.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aarau and Munich as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aarau station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Qatar Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta to go to Munich by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air.
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