Aarau to Cologne Trains

Aarau to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aarau and Cologne takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. 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.

5h 56m
Duration: 540 km
Distance: €147
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

5h 5m

€104–221

Aarau to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:36 AM → 8:29 AM
7h 53m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
4:36 PM → 10:03 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:36 AM → 8:29 AM
7h 53m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:36 AM → 8:29 AM
7h 53m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:36 AM → 8:29 AM
6h 53m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:36 AM → 12:29 PM
10h 53m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 4:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
2:36 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes

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.

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Train via Mannheim

Aarau to Cologne train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:36 AM → 8:29 AM

5:36 AM → 10:29 AM

9:36 AM → 2:29 PM

3:36 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:29 AM

9:36 AM → 2:29 PM

3:36 PM → 8:29 PM

4:36 PM → 10:03 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:36 AM → 8:29 AM

5:36 AM → 10:29 AM

9:36 AM → 2:29 PM

3:36 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:36 AM → 8:29 AM

5:36 AM → 10:29 AM

9:36 AM → 2:29 PM

12:36 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:36 AM → 8:29 AM

5:36 AM → 10:29 AM

7:36 AM → 12:29 PM

8:36 AM → 2:29 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:36 AM → 12:29 PM

9:36 AM → 2:29 PM

11:36 AM → 4:29 PM

2:36 PM → 8:29 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Aarau to Basel SBB

Train from Aarau to Basel SBB

Train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf

Train from Aarau to Zürich HB

Train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf

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