What is the cheapest way to get from Aarau to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Cologne is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarau to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Aarau to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Aarau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarau, Holzmarkt and arriving at Köln via Frick, Bahnhof and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Aarau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarau and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Aarau to Cologne?

The distance between Aarau and Cologne is 540 km. The road distance is 541.7 km.

How do I travel from Aarau to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Aarau to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Aarau to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Aarau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Cologne bus from?

Aarau to Cologne bus services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Frick, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Cologne train from?

Aarau to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.

Train or bus from Aarau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aarau to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Aarau to Cologne bus arrive?

Aarau to Cologne bus services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel, Bahnhof SBB station.

Where does the Aarau to Cologne train arrive?

Aarau to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Aarau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Cologne is 542 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Aarau to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarau to Cologne?

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There are 10 ways to get from Aarau to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ext
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 9m
€103–423
Drive 541.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aarau to Colognecar 541.7 km
4h 45m
€95–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frick, Bahnhof to Basel, Bahnhof SBBbus Ev2
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 22m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 9m
€96–259
Train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ir37 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 29m
€108–603
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 29m
€229–677
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 47m
€99–290
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 48m
€139–387
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 11m
€161–468
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 28m
€141–451

Aarau to Cologne by train

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Distance: 540.5 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Aarau to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarau, Holzmarkt to Köln via Frick, Bahnhof, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, and Basel, Bahnhof in around 9h 22m.

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