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

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Heidelberg is to train and bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 44m.

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 - €80.

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Aarau to Heidelberg?

The distance between Aarau and Heidelberg is 296 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 41m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Aarau to Heidelberg, including transfers.

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.

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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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Aarau to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Aarau to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ext
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3h 41m
€59–132
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
€40–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 007 / ...
6h 44m
€49–72
Drive 296.4 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Heidelbergcar 296.4 km
2h 42m
€54–77
Train, fly to Frankfurt
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 54m
€122–282
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
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 40m
€143–351

Aarau to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 295.8 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Aarau to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 41m.

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