There are 5 ways to get from Chiasso to Aarau by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
2h 54mCHF 56–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiasso to Olten Stationbus
5h 42mCHF 33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
3h 39mCHF 63–96Drive 240.4 km
- Drive from Chiasso to Aaraucar 240.4 km
2h 45mCHF 46–67Train
- Take the train from Chiasso to Zürich HBtrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
2h 54mCHF 74–115
Chiasso to Aarau by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiasso to Aarau is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chiasso to Aarau is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiasso to Aarau station. However, there are services departing from Chiasso and arriving at Olten Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chiasso to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Chiasso and arriving at Aarau via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Chiasso and Aarau is 244 km. The road distance is 240.4 km.
The best way to get from Chiasso to Aarau without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Chiasso to Aarau, including transfers.
Chiasso to Aarau bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Chiasso station.
Chiasso to Aarau train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Chiasso station.
The best way to get from Chiasso to Aarau is to train via Zurich which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Chiasso, Switzerland and Aarau, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chiasso to Aarau via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Chiasso to Olten Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 23–35 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
Train from Zürich HB to Aarau
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Aarau
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Aarau
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Chiasso to Olten Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Chiasso to Aarau bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Olten Station.
Chiasso to Aarau train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiasso to Aarau is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Chiasso to Aarau.
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