How to travel from Geneva to Aarau

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Compare train and flight for Geneva to Aarau

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Aarau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. 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 $73, while a flight costs an average of $618.

Distance: 121 miles (196 km)

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$618

Average price

$73

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Cheapest

$105

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 59m

Average total duration

1h 59m

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3h 1m

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2h 31m

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30m

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2h 45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.6 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Aarau is a train with an average price of $73 (€61).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Aarau:

A train is $544 (€451) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Aarau costing on average $618 (€511).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Aarau is by train with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Aarau take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Geneva and Aarau including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Aarau among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 46m sooner (1h 59m by flight vs 2h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $618 (€511) compared to roughly $105 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Geneva to Aarau

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

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flight

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

  • Swiss
    1:50 PM0h55
    Geneva
    2:45 PMAarau
    $5951One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Swiss
    1:50 PM0h55
    Geneva
    2:45 PMAarau
    $5951One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Swiss
    1:50 PM0h55
    Geneva
    2:45 PMAarau
    $5951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Swiss
    8:00 AM1h00
    Geneva
    9:00 AMAarau
    $6391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Aarau

Travel to Aarau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Aarau.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Geneva and Aarau including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Aarau is a train with an average price of $73 (€61).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Aarau:

A train is $544 (€451) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Aarau costing on average $618 (€511).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Aarau is by train with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Aarau take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 59m.

The distance from Geneva to Aarau is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Aarau is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Aarau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Aarau station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Aarau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB to go to Aarau by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, British Airways, Austrian Airlines to go to Aarau by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Aarau:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Swiss.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Aarau often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Paris, Basel, Milan, Bern. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aarau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Aarau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a comprehensive experience in Aarau, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal to explore its charming old town, visit cultural sites like the Aargauer Kunsthaus, and enjoy nearby nature trails.

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