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Compare train and flight for Aarau to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarau to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €90, while a flight costs an average of €316.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
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€90 Average price Cheapest | €316 Average price | €135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Aarau to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aarau to Rotterdam:
A train is €226 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarau to Rotterdam costing on average €316.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Tickets start at around €90 compared to roughly €135 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €45. The journey takes 7h 42m versus 7h 39m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Aarau to Rotterdam
How to get from Aarau to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Aarau to Rotterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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12:57 AM 12h43 Aarau 1:40 PM Rotterdam Find prices5 transfers
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12:57 AM 12h43 Aarau 1:40 PM Rotterdam Find prices5 transfers
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7:46 AM 7h54 Aarau 3:40 PM Rotterdam €262 1 One-way 5 transfers
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3:46 PM 7h54 Aarau 11:40 PM Rotterdam €262 1 One-way 5 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aarau to Rotterdam:
A train is €226 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarau to Rotterdam costing on average €316.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aarau and Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aarau station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Rotterdam by flight.
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