Next train departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Aarau | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Aarau | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Aarau | No tags | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Aarau | No tags | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Aarau | No tags |
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Get from Zürich to Aarau
The journey takes about 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 682, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Zürich and Aarau?
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Train Companies
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at R 682
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Aarau by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Zürich to Aarau?
The cheapest train tickets from Zürich to Aarau start from R 682. The average price for this train route is around R 1 116. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Zürich to Aarau?
The average train journey time from Zürich to Aarau is 27m, covering a distance of 37 km. The quickest train can get you there in 24m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators serve the Zürich to Aarau route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Zürich to Aarau?
The earliest train from Zürich to Aarau departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 21:38.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Aarau was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 615To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Zürich to Aarau as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 615 to R 1 256 for a train ticket from Zürich to Aarau based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 626, which is on 2025-12-13.
