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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Aarau is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Aarau is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Aarau?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Aarau, Holzmarkt via Kassel, Frankfurt central train station, Basel, Bahnhof SBB and Frick, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Aarau via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Aarau?

The distance between Paderborn and Aarau is 680 km. The road distance is 591.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Aarau without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Paderborn to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Aarau bus from?

Paderborn to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paderborn station.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Aarau train from?

Paderborn to Aarau train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Aarau?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Aarau is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Paderborn to Aarau bus arrive?

Paderborn to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Paderborn to Aarau train arrive?

Paderborn to Aarau train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Aarau is 591 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Paderborn to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

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Paderborn to Aarau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Paderborn to Aarau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
7h 30m
CHF 111–465
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Kasselbus N69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBbus
12h 40m
CHF 81–121
Drive 591.5 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Aaraucar 591.5 km
5h 39m
CHF 99–142
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 55m
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oltentrain Ice
8h 13m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
6h 38m
CHF 169–546
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 42m
CHF 119–361
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 36m
CHF 147–440
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
7h 11m
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
8h 6m
CHF 144–536

Paderborn to Aarau by train

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Distance: 679.5 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Aarau via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Aarau, Holzmarkt via Kassel, Frankfurt central train station, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, and Frick, Bahnhof in around 12h 40m.

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