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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Aarau is to bus and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Aarau is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Aarau via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Aarau?

The distance between Heidelberg and Aarau is 323 km. The road distance is 297.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Aarau without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h and costs SFr 35 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Heidelberg to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Aarau train from?

Heidelberg to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Aarau train arrive?

Heidelberg to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Aarau is 297 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Heidelberg to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 499+ hotels available in Aarau.

Heidelberg to Aarau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Aarau by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain S3 / ...
4h
CHF 35–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
5h 41m
CHF 42–65
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain S11 / ...
5h 32m
CHF 39–110
Drive 297.1 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Aaraucar 297.1 km
2h 41m
CHF 50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Badentrain Nightjet
6h 27m
CHF 44–86
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
4h 35m
CHF 132–335
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
4h 47m
CHF 128–395

Heidelberg to Aarau by train

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Distance: 322.9 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Aarau via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 4h.

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