The average train between Aachen and Aarau takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Aarau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Aachen and Aarau. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Aarau at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Aarau station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Aachen to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Aachen to Aarau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aachen and Aarau is 402.4 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Aarau via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 6h 35m.