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Best day trips from Aarau

The most popular day trips from Aarau are Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, Basel and Geneva. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Aarau on Omio.

A view of Zurich

Day trip from Aarau to Zurich

Why visit Zurich for the day?

Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.

How to get from 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 33m. 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 £30.

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A view of Lucerne

Day trip from Aarau to Lucerne

Why visit Lucerne for the day?

Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.

How to get from Aarau to Lucerne?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarau to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. 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 train costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £21.

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A view of Bern

Day trip from Aarau to Bern

Why visit Bern for the day?

Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.

How to get from Aarau to Bern?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarau to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £22.

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A view of Basel

Day trip from Aarau to Basel

Why visit Basel for the day?

Basel is known for its art museums, Rhine setting and well-kept old town. On Switzerland’s northern border, it feels both historic and distinctly international.

How to get from Aarau to Basel?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarau to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. 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 train costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £17.

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A view of Geneva

Day trip from Aarau to Geneva

Why visit Geneva for the day?

Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.

How to get from Aarau to Geneva?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarau to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £50, and a train costs an average of £50.

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