How to travel from Aarau to Zurich

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Travel Information between Aarau and Zurich

Distance24 miles (38 km)
Available travel modesTrain
Ticket price range$34 -
Cheapest modeTrain • $34 (€30) • 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $34 (€30) • 25 min
Popular travel companiesSBB

Travel 24 miles (38 km) by train from Aarau to Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Aarau to Zurich.

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from Aarau to Zurich

How to get from Aarau to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Aarau to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

SBBS 11 19135 | 19135
08:47AM0h36
Aarau station
09:23AMZurich Altstetten
$421One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SBBS 11 19135 | 19135
08:47AM0h36
Aarau station
09:23AMZurich Altstetten
$421One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SBBIC 5 511 | 511
08:31AM0h25
Aarau station
08:56AMZurich HB
$421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SBBS 11 19133 | 19133
08:17AM0h43
Aarau station
09:00AMZurich HB
$421One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 5 511 | 511 · RE 48 4914 | 4914
08:31AM0h39
Aarau station
09:10AMZürich Oerlikon
$421One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 37 2261 | 2261 · S 11 19132 | 19132
08:23AM0h42
Aarau station
09:05AMZurich Altstetten
$421One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aarau to Zurich

FAQs

There are 1 travel options to Zurich from Aarau. You can take a train.

The cheapest way to go to Zurich from Aarau is by taking a train, which costs on average $34 (€30).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Aarau to Zurich:

Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which costs on average () for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Aarau to Zurich is by train, which takes on average 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

The distance from Aarau to Zurich is approximately 24 miles (38 km).

The average frequency per day from Aarau to Zurich is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Aarau to Zurich as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Aarau to Zurich:

  • Most travelers board their train from Aarau and arrive in Zurich HB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Aarau to Zurich:

  • You can go to Zurich from Aarau by train with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You'll see cheap train tickets for $34 (€30) with SBB from Aarau to Zurich on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Aarau to Zurich with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 7 direct trains per day to Zurich with Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).

Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Aarau to Zurich? Many Omio customers who go from Aarau to Zurich usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne from Zurich, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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