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Compare train and flight for Zurich to Aalen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Aalen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. 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 $94, while a flight costs an average of $546.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $546 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Aalen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Aalen:
A train is $452 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Aalen costing on average $546.
Other travel options to Aalen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 18m 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 Zurich to Aalen
How to get from Zurich to Aalen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Aalen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:45 AM 5h40 Zurich 2:25 PM Aalen $155 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:45 AM 5h40 Zurich 2:25 PM Aalen $155 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:00 AM 0h45 Zurich 8:45 AM Aalen $604 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Aalen:
A train is $452 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Aalen costing on average $546.
Other travel options to Aalen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Aalen as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Aalen Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aalen by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Austrian Airlines to go to Aalen by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
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