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Compare bus and train for Basel to Aarau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Aarau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m 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.
The journey is about 16m faster (40m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly $40 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 vs $66). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Aarau
How to get from Basel to Aarau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Aarau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 37 2263 | 22638:43 AM0h38Basel SBB9:21 AMAarau station$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 37 2263 | 22638:43 AM0h38Basel SBB9:21 AMAarau station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IR 37 2263 | 22638:43 AM0h38Basel SBB9:21 AMAarau station$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IR 37 2261 | 22617:43 AM0h38Basel SBB8:21 AMAarau station$191One-way0 transfers
- IC 6 613 | 613 · IR 16 2165 | 21658:30 AM0h43Basel SBB9:13 AMAarau station$191One-way1 transfer
- IR 37 2283 | 22836:43 PM0h38Basel SBB7:21 PMAarau station$201One-way0 transfers
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- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Aarau as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Aarau station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Aarau by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with SBB.
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