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

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aarau to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Aarau and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarau to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Aarau, Holzmarkt and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frick, Bahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Aarau and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Aarau and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Aarau to Heidelberg?

The distance between Aarau and Heidelberg is 319 km. The road distance is 296.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Aarau to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €65 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Aarau to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aarau to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Aarau to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Aarau to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Aarau to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aarau to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aarau to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Heidelberg is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Aarau to Heidelberg.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Aarau to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ir37 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 28m
€65–264
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain S11 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 45m
€41–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frick, Bahnhof to Basel, Bahnhof SBBbus Ev2
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33 / ...
7h 18m
€50–89
Drive 296.4 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Heidelbergcar 296.4 km
2h 42m
€52–75
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 30m
€138–401

Aarau to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 319 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Aarau to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarau, Holzmarkt to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frick, Bahnhof, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, and Basel SBB in around 7h 18m.

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