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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Aarau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 40 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Aarau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 17m faster (39m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly £30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£19 vs £48). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Aarau from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Basel to Aarau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train 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 train from Aarau on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Aarau as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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