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Compare train and flight for Geneva to Aarau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Aarau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Aarau:
A train is $430 (€347) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Aarau costing on average $507 (€409).
Other travel options to Aarau take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Aarau
How to get from Geneva to Aarau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Aarau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 10517 | 105179:05 AM2h24Geneva station11:29 AMAarau station$621One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 10517 | 105179:05 AM2h24Geneva station11:29 AMAarau station$621One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX28016:00 AM0h45Geneva International Airport6:45 AMZurich Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
Other options
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 10523 | 1052312:05 PM2h24Geneva station2:29 PMAarau station$631One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 5398:05 PM2h24Geneva station10:29 PMAarau station$631One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 5377:05 PM2h24Geneva station9:29 PMAarau station$641One-way1 transfer
LX28057:15 AM0h50Geneva International Airport8:05 AMZurich Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
LX28176:45 PM0h55Geneva International Airport7:40 PMZurich Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
LX28198:20 PM0h55Geneva International Airport9:15 PMZurich Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Aarau:
A train is $430 (€347) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Aarau costing on average $507 (€409).
Other travel options to Aarau take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Aarau as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Aarau station.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Aarau by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Aarau by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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