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Trip Overview

The average train between Aarau and Zurich takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Aarau to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

31 min
Duration
41 km
Distance
CHF 22
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Aarau to Zurich train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Aarau and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Aarau is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 29 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 30 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 30 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 30 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 30 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 30 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 42 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Aarau to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.2 km
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Aarau to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 12–20 and the journey takes 25 min. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route once daily.

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