Aarau to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aarau and Cologne takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarau to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration: 542 km
Distance: €144
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ext
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

5h 16m

€96–220

Aarau to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Aarau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Aarau is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
2:36 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:36 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 29m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:36 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 29m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:36 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 29m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:36 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 29m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:36 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 29m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:36 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 29m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aarau to Cologne? 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.