The average train between Aarau and Pforzheim takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarau to Pforzheim. 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 every 4 hours between Aarau and Pforzheim. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Aarau is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Pforzheim at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Aarau station and arriving at Pforzheim station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Aarau to Pforzheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.
Aarau to Pforzheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Aarau to Pforzheim train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aarau and Pforzheim is 172.8 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Aarau to Pforzheim Hbf via Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Hbf in around 3h 17m.