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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Aarau
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Aarau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Aarau will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 3 trains that leave Basel for Aarau on Sat, Dec 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 20 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Sat, Dec 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.
Live departures
Basel to Aarau train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Aarau trains for today, Friday, December 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:03 PM Basel | 0h41 | 1:44 PM Aarau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, December 20 | |||||
| 6:13 AM Basel | 1h05 | 7:18 AM Aarau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:43 AM Basel | 0h37 | 7:20 AM Aarau | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Aarau
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Trains from Basel to Aarau run on average 11 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 37m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Basel to Aarau trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Aarau from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Aarau
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Aarau 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 Aarau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Basel, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel St. Johann. When arriving in Aarau, you can end your trip in train stations like Aarau, Aarau, Hintere Bahnhofstrasse and Aarau, Bahnhof.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Basel SBB, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Aarau, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Aarau
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- 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.
- Nonna Aarau
- Thai Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Sorell Hotel Aarauerhof
- Hotel Kettenbrücke
- Hotel Sternen
- Located in the main hall
- 48 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: S-Bahn services
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