The average train between Aarau and Alsace takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarau to Alsace. 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 Aarau and Alsace. The earliest departure is at 1:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Aarau is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Alsace at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Aarau to Alsace? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Aarau station and arriving at Alsace station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Aarau to Alsace train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.
Aarau to Alsace train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Selestat station.
Book your Aarau to Alsace train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Aarau and Alsace is 111.2 km. The road distance is 150 km.
There is no direct connection from Aarau to Alsace. However, you can take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the line 3 vehicle to St-Louis, Gare de Saint-Louis, walk to St Louis, take the train to Selestat, then take the train to Scherwiller.