The average train between Aarau and Alsace takes 5h 26m 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 4 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 5:36 PM which arrives into Alsace at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 39m • 3 changes


2h 31m • 3 changes


4h 32m • 3 changes


3h 28m • 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 Selestat station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Aarau to Alsace train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.
Aarau to Alsace train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Selestat station.
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The distance between Aarau and Alsace is 111.2 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Aarau to Scherwiller Gare via Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, St-Louis, Gare de Saint-Louis, St Louis, Selestat, and Selestat Gare in around 3h 54m.