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The cheapest and fastest trains from Aarau to Zurich

Showing times and prices for 19 Apr

Cheapest price

£31

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

25 m

Average duration

25 m

Trains per day

126

Distance

38 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aarau to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Aarau to Zurich will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.

Fast trains

Of the 126 trains that leave Aarau for Zurich every day 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .

The slowest trains will take 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

S 11 19149 | 19149
12:170h43
Aarau station
13:00Zurich HB
£311One-way
0 changes
IR 37 2263 | 2263 · S 11 19136 | 19136
9:230h42
Aarau station
10:05Zurich Altstetten
£311One-way
1 change
S 11 19165 | 19165
16:170h36
Aarau station
16:53Zurich Altstetten
£311One-way
0 changes
IC 5 527 | 527 · S 5 18564 | 18564
16:310h43
Aarau station
17:14Zurich Altstetten
£311One-way
1 change
IC 5 513 | 513
9:310h25
Aarau station
9:56Zurich HB
£311One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Aarau to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarau to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 38 km

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Most popular Train	Coach
£30 Average Price	£4 Average Price Cheapest
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Aarau to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Aarau to Zurich trains for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
RE 37 4839 \| 4839	21:53 Aarau station	0h29	22:22 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
RE 37 4839 \| 4839 · S 6 18686 \| 18686	21:53 Aarau station	0h45	22:38 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
RE 37 4839 \| 4839 · S 11 19186 \| 19186	21:53 Aarau station	0h42	22:35 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 29 8985 \| 8985 · RE 36 2089 \| 2089	21:58 Aarau station	0h45	22:43 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 29 8985 \| 8985 · RE 36 2089 \| 2089 · S 5 18587 \| 18587 · S 7 18786 \| 18786	21:58 Aarau station	0h58	22:56 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
S 29 8985 \| 8985 · RE 36 2089 \| 2089	21:58 Aarau station	0h51	22:49 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 16 2191 \| 2191	22:15 Aarau station	0h39	22:54 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19189 \| 19189 · S 6 18688 \| 18688	22:17 Aarau station	0h51	23:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 11 19189 \| 19189	22:17 Aarau station	0h43	23:00 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19189 \| 19189 · IR 37 2289 \| 2289	22:17 Aarau station	0h35	22:52 Zurich HB	1 change
S 11 19189 \| 19189	22:17 Aarau station	0h36	22:53 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
IR 37 2289 \| 2289 · S 6 18688 \| 18688	22:23 Aarau station	0h45	23:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 37 2289 \| 2289	22:23 Aarau station	0h29	22:52 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
Sunday 19 April
IR 16 2163 \| 2163	8:15 Aarau station	0h39	8:54 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19133 \| 19133 · S 6 18632 \| 18632	8:17 Aarau station	0h51	9:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 11 19133 \| 19133	8:17 Aarau station	0h43	9:00 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19133 \| 19133	8:17 Aarau station	0h36	8:53 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
S 11 19133 \| 19133 · IR 37 2261 \| 2261	8:17 Aarau station	0h35	8:52 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 37 2261 \| 2261 · S 11 19132 \| 19132	8:23 Aarau station	0h42	9:05 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 37 2261 \| 2261	8:23 Aarau station	0h29	8:52 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 37 2261 \| 2261 · S 6 18632 \| 18632	8:23 Aarau station	0h45	9:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 511 \| 511	8:31 Aarau station	0h25	8:56 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 511 \| 511 · S 5 18532 \| 18532	8:31 Aarau station	0h43	9:14 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 511 \| 511 · RE 48 4914 \| 4914	8:31 Aarau station	0h39	9:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 11 19135 \| 19135	8:47 Aarau station	0h43	9:30 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19135 \| 19135	8:47 Aarau station	0h36	9:23 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
RE 37 4813 \| 4813 · S 11 19134 \| 19134	8:53 Aarau station	0h42	9:35 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
RE 37 4813 \| 4813	8:53 Aarau station	0h29	9:22 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
RE 37 4813 \| 4813 · S 6 18634 \| 18634	8:53 Aarau station	0h45	9:38 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 29 8933 \| 8933 · IR 36 2063 \| 2063	8:58 Aarau station	0h59	9:57 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 29 8933 \| 8933 · IR 36 2063 \| 2063 · S 5 18535 \| 18535 · S 7 18734 \| 18734	8:58 Aarau station	0h58	9:56 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
S 29 8933 \| 8933 · IR 36 2063 \| 2063	8:58 Aarau station	0h51	9:49 Zurich HB	1 change
S 29 8933 \| 8933 · IR 36 2063 \| 2063	8:58 Aarau station	0h45	9:43 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 16 2165 \| 2165	9:15 Aarau station	0h39	9:54 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19137 \| 19137 · IR 37 2263 \| 2263	9:17 Aarau station	0h35	9:52 Zurich HB	1 change
S 11 19137 \| 19137	9:17 Aarau station	0h43	10:00 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19137 \| 19137	9:17 Aarau station	0h36	9:53 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
S 11 19137 \| 19137 · S 6 18636 \| 18636	9:17 Aarau station	0h51	10:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 37 2263 \| 2263 · S 11 19136 \| 19136	9:23 Aarau station	0h42	10:05 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 37 2263 \| 2263	9:23 Aarau station	0h29	9:52 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 37 2263 \| 2263 · S 6 18636 \| 18636	9:23 Aarau station	0h45	10:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 513 \| 513	9:31 Aarau station	0h25	9:56 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 5 18536 \| 18536	9:31 Aarau station	0h43	10:14 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 513 \| 513 · RE 48 4916 \| 4916	9:31 Aarau station	0h39	10:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 11 19139 \| 19139	9:47 Aarau station	0h43	10:30 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19139 \| 19139	9:47 Aarau station	0h36	10:23 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
RE 37 4815 \| 4815	9:53 Aarau station	0h29	10:22 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
RE 37 4815 \| 4815 · S 6 18638 \| 18638	9:53 Aarau station	0h45	10:38 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
RE 37 4815 \| 4815 · S 11 19138 \| 19138	9:53 Aarau station	0h42	10:35 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 29 8937 \| 8937 · IR 36 2065 \| 2065 · S 5 18539 \| 18539 · S 7 18738 \| 18738	9:58 Aarau station	0h58	10:56 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
S 29 8937 \| 8937 · IR 36 2065 \| 2065	9:58 Aarau station	0h51	10:49 Zurich HB	1 change
S 29 8937 \| 8937 · IR 36 2065 \| 2065	9:58 Aarau station	0h59	10:57 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 29 8937 \| 8937 · IR 36 2065 \| 2065	9:58 Aarau station	0h45	10:43 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 16 2167 \| 2167	10:15 Aarau station	0h39	10:54 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19141 \| 19141	10:17 Aarau station	0h36	10:53 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
S 11 19141 \| 19141	10:17 Aarau station	0h43	11:00 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19141 \| 19141 · S 6 18640 \| 18640	10:17 Aarau station	0h51	11:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 11 19141 \| 19141 · IR 37 2265 \| 2265	10:17 Aarau station	0h35	10:52 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 37 2265 \| 2265 · S 11 19140 \| 19140	10:23 Aarau station	0h42	11:05 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 37 2265 \| 2265	10:23 Aarau station	0h29	10:52 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 37 2265 \| 2265 · S 6 18640 \| 18640	10:23 Aarau station	0h45	11:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 515 \| 515	10:31 Aarau station	0h25	10:56 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 515 \| 515 · RE 48 4918 \| 4918	10:31 Aarau station	0h39	11:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 515 \| 515 · S 5 18540 \| 18540	10:31 Aarau station	0h43	11:14 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 11 19143 \| 19143	10:47 Aarau station	0h36	11:23 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
S 11 19143 \| 19143	10:47 Aarau station	0h43	11:30 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
RE 37 4817 \| 4817 · S 11 19142 \| 19142	10:53 Aarau station	0h42	11:35 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
RE 37 4817 \| 4817	10:53 Aarau station	0h29	11:22 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
RE 37 4817 \| 4817 · S 6 18642 \| 18642	10:53 Aarau station	0h45	11:38 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 29 8941 \| 8941 · IR 36 2067 \| 2067	10:58 Aarau station	0h45	11:43 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 29 8941 \| 8941 · IR 36 2067 \| 2067	10:58 Aarau station	0h59	11:57 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 29 8941 \| 8941 · IR 36 2067 \| 2067 · S 5 18543 \| 18543 · S 7 18742 \| 18742	10:58 Aarau station	0h58	11:56 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
S 29 8941 \| 8941 · IR 36 2067 \| 2067	10:58 Aarau station	0h51	11:49 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 16 2169 \| 2169	11:15 Aarau station	0h39	11:54 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19145 \| 19145	11:17 Aarau station	0h36	11:53 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
S 11 19145 \| 19145 · IR 37 2267 \| 2267	11:17 Aarau station	0h35	11:52 Zurich HB	1 change
S 11 19145 \| 19145	11:17 Aarau station	0h43	12:00 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19145 \| 19145 · S 6 18644 \| 18644	11:17 Aarau station	0h51	12:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 37 2267 \| 2267 · S 11 19144 \| 19144	11:23 Aarau station	0h42	12:05 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 37 2267 \| 2267	11:23 Aarau station	0h29	11:52 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 37 2267 \| 2267 · S 6 18644 \| 18644	11:23 Aarau station	0h45	12:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 517 \| 517	11:31 Aarau station	0h25	11:56 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 517 \| 517 · RE 48 4920 \| 4920	11:31 Aarau station	0h39	12:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 517 \| 517 · S 5 18544 \| 18544	11:31 Aarau station	0h43	12:14 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 11 19147 \| 19147	11:47 Aarau station	0h43	12:30 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19147 \| 19147	11:47 Aarau station	0h36	12:23 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
RE 37 4819 \| 4819 · S 6 18646 \| 18646	11:53 Aarau station	0h45	12:38 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
RE 37 4819 \| 4819 · S 11 19146 \| 19146	11:53 Aarau station	0h42	12:35 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
RE 37 4819 \| 4819	11:53 Aarau station	0h29	12:22 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 29 8945 \| 8945 · IR 36 2069 \| 2069	11:58 Aarau station	0h59	12:57 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 29 8945 \| 8945 · IR 36 2069 \| 2069 · S 5 18547 \| 18547 · S 7 18746 \| 18746	11:58 Aarau station	0h58	12:56 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
S 29 8945 \| 8945 · IR 36 2069 \| 2069	11:58 Aarau station	0h51	12:49 Zurich HB	1 change
S 29 8945 \| 8945 · IR 36 2069 \| 2069	11:58 Aarau station	0h45	12:43 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 16 2171 \| 2171	12:15 Aarau station	0h39	12:54 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19149 \| 19149	12:17 Aarau station	0h43	13:00 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19149 \| 19149	12:17 Aarau station	0h36	12:53 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
S 11 19149 \| 19149 · IR 37 2269 \| 2269	12:17 Aarau station	0h35	12:52 Zurich HB	1 change
S 11 19149 \| 19149 · S 6 18648 \| 18648	12:17 Aarau station	0h51	13:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 37 2269 \| 2269	12:23 Aarau station	0h29	12:52 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 37 2269 \| 2269 · S 11 19148 \| 19148	12:23 Aarau station	0h42	13:05 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 37 2269 \| 2269 · S 6 18648 \| 18648	12:23 Aarau station	0h45	13:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 519 \| 519 · RE 48 4922 \| 4922	12:31 Aarau station	0h39	13:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 519 \| 519	12:31 Aarau station	0h25	12:56 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 519 \| 519 · S 5 18548 \| 18548	12:31 Aarau station	0h43	13:14 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 11 19151 \| 19151	12:47 Aarau station	0h36	13:23 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
S 11 19151 \| 19151	12:47 Aarau station	0h43	13:30 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
RE 37 4821 \| 4821 · S 11 19150 \| 19150	12:53 Aarau station	0h42	13:35 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
RE 37 4821 \| 4821 · S 6 18650 \| 18650	12:53 Aarau station	0h45	13:38 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
RE 37 4821 \| 4821	12:53 Aarau station	0h29	13:22 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 29 8949 \| 8949 · IR 36 2071 \| 2071	12:58 Aarau station	0h51	13:49 Zurich HB	1 change
S 29 8949 \| 8949 · IR 36 2071 \| 2071	12:58 Aarau station	0h59	13:57 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 29 8949 \| 8949 · IR 36 2071 \| 2071	12:58 Aarau station	0h45	13:43 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 29 8949 \| 8949 · IR 36 2071 \| 2071 · S 5 18551 \| 18551 · S 7 18750 \| 18750	12:58 Aarau station	0h58	13:56 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
IR 16 2173 \| 2173	13:15 Aarau station	0h39	13:54 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19153 \| 19153 · S 6 18652 \| 18652	13:17 Aarau station	0h51	14:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 11 19153 \| 19153	13:17 Aarau station	0h43	14:00 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19153 \| 19153 · IR 37 2271 \| 2271	13:17 Aarau station	0h35	13:52 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 37 2271 \| 2271	13:23 Aarau station	0h29	13:52 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 37 2271 \| 2271 · S 6 18652 \| 18652	13:23 Aarau station	0h45	14:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 521 \| 521 · RE 48 4924 \| 4924	13:31 Aarau station	0h39	14:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
RE 37 4823 \| 4823 · S 6 18654 \| 18654	13:53 Aarau station	0h45	14:38 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 29 8953 \| 8953 · IR 36 2073 \| 2073 · S 5 18555 \| 18555 · S 7 18754 \| 18754	13:58 Aarau station	0h58	14:56 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
S 29 8953 \| 8953 · IR 36 2073 \| 2073	13:58 Aarau station	0h59	14:57 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 16 2179 \| 2179	16:15 Aarau station	0h39	16:54 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19165 \| 19165	16:17 Aarau station	0h36	16:53 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
S 11 19165 \| 19165 · S 6 18664 \| 18664	16:17 Aarau station	0h51	17:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 11 19165 \| 19165 · IR 37 2277 \| 2277	16:17 Aarau station	0h35	16:52 Zurich HB	1 change
S 11 19165 \| 19165	16:17 Aarau station	0h43	17:00 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 37 2277 \| 2277 · S 6 18664 \| 18664	16:23 Aarau station	0h45	17:08 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 37 2277 \| 2277	16:23 Aarau station	0h29	16:52 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 37 2277 \| 2277 · S 11 19164 \| 19164	16:23 Aarau station	0h42	17:05 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 527 \| 527 · S 5 18564 \| 18564	16:31 Aarau station	0h43	17:14 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 527 \| 527 · RE 48 4930 \| 4930	16:31 Aarau station	0h39	17:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 527 \| 527	16:31 Aarau station	0h25	16:56 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
S 11 19167 \| 19167	16:47 Aarau station	0h36	17:23 Zurich Altstetten	0 changesdirect
RE 37 4829 \| 4829 · S 6 18666 \| 18666	16:53 Aarau station	0h45	17:38 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
RE 37 4829 \| 4829 · S 11 19166 \| 19166	16:53 Aarau station	0h42	17:35 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 29 8965 \| 8965 · IR 36 2079 \| 2079 · S 5 18567 \| 18567 · S 7 18766 \| 18766	16:58 Aarau station	0h58	17:56 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
S 29 8965 \| 8965 · IR 36 2079 \| 2079	16:58 Aarau station	0h59	17:57 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Aarau to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Aarau to Zurich run on average 29 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £4

Distance

38 km

Average train duration

32m

Cheapest ticket price

£27

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

25m

First train

0:03

Last train

23:54

Cheapest Month

Apr

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Wed

Best time to book

3 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £4

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Aarau to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Aarau and Zurich from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

25m

Cheapest Price

£27

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

25m

Cheapest Price

£32

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

49 a day

Südostbahn

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

30m

Südostbahn frequency

1 a day

FAQs: Aarau to Zurich train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aarau to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Aarau to Zurich can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £30.

The train journey from Aarau to Zurich covers a distance of 38 km and takes approximately 25m. Trains run 29 per day.

The train distance from Aarau to Zurich is 38 km.

The first train from Aarau to Zurich leaves at 0:03.

The last train from Aarau to Zurich departs at 23:54.

Trains from Aarau to Zurich run approximately 29 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Aarau to Zurich.

Yes, there is a direct train between Aarau and Zurich. The service operates 12 times per day, provided by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.

To get from Aarau to Zurich, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Aarau to Zurich.

The train station in Aarau that goes to Zurich is Aarau station, and it arrives at Zurich HB.

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Zurich is by coach, costing approximately £4.

Booking trains from Aarau to Zurich in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Aarau to Zurich offers views of the Swiss countryside, with glimpses of rolling hills and quaint villages, making it moderately scenic.

Yes, a day trip from Aarau to Zurich is feasible. The journey takes 25m and covers a distance of 38 km. Trains run 24 times per day.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to the summit of Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and surrounding Alps. Indulge in shopping along Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most exclusive shopping streets. Explore the diverse habitats and wildlife at Zurich Zoo, or enjoy a performance at the renowned Opera House. Wander through the serene Botanical Garden with its wide variety of plant species. Visit the picturesque Lake Zurich for recreational activities, or stroll through the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings and cultural landmarks. Discover art at Kunsthaus Zurich and explore Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum. Relax in Lindenhof park, offering beautiful city views and a glimpse into Zurich's Roman history.

To fully experience Zurich, spending three to four days allows time to explore its cultural landmarks, enjoy the picturesque Lake Zurich, and visit nearby attractions like Uetliberg Mountain.

Yes, you can take the train from Aarau to Zurich.

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Important Stations and Airports in Aarau and Zurich

Aarau

Zurich

The major train station for departures in Aarau is Aarau. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aarau for your trip from Aarau to Zurich.

Aarau

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofstrasse, 5000 Aarau, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 62 836 28 28

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.

Dining

Nonna Aarau
Thai Time

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps.

CHF 1

Hotel

Sorell Hotel Aarauerhof
Hotel Kettenbrücke
Hotel Sternen

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

48 places, covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and S-Bahn trains

Public transport options for Aarau

Bus: Several lines available
Train: S-Bahn services

Binzenhof

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

5000 Aarau, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

The major train station for arrivals in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your journey to Zurich from Aarau.

Zürich HB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.

Dining

Restaurant Au Premier
Brasserie Federal

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel St. Gotthard
Central Plaza Hotel

Shower

Cost CHF 12

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1,300 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44

Public transport options for Zürich HB

Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Oerlikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.

Dining

Negishi Sushi Bar
Le Muh

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Courtyard Zurich North
Swissotel Zurich
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

72 places, 60 places

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains

Public transport options for Zürich Oerlikon

Tram: Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

Zürich Altstetten Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Markthalle
Restaurant LaSalle

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators.

CHF 1

Hotel

Placid Hotel Zurich
Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
H+ Hotel Zürich

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

240 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area

Public transport options for Zürich Altstetten

S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
Tram: Line 4
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Stadelhofen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.

Dining

Outback Lodge
Tibits

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Opera Zurich
Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
Hotel Seehof

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1000 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains

Public transport options for Zürich Stadelhofen

Tram: Line 11, Line 15
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 848 446 688

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich Saalsporthalle Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Wiedikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Wiedikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

2 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Marktküche
Restaurant Volkshaus

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Hotel Glockenhof
Hotel St. Gotthard

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

104 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transport options for Zürich Wiedikon

Tram: Line 9, Line 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21

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