The train between Salzburg and Aarau takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Aarau. 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 twice daily between Salzburg and Aarau. The earliest departure is at 3:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Aarau at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf station and arriving at Aarau station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Salzburg to Aarau train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Aarau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Aarau station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Aarau is 377.6 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Aarau via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 6h 25m.