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Trip Overview

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.

6h 46m
Duration
511 km
Distance
CHF 93
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Salzburg to Aarau train times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 1 change
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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 1 change
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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 1 change
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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 1 change
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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg to Aarau? 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.

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Aarau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 510.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Aarau, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Aarau via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 6h 25m.

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