Hamburg to Aarau by train

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Overview: trains from Hamburg to Aarau

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hamburg to Aarau, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:33 View journey
Last train 22:46 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 7hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 700
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey AU$96.36 View journey
Avg journey time 12hr 21m
Train operators 37

Taking the train from Hamburg to Aarau

So you’re considering going from Hamburg to Aarau by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Hamburg and Aarau: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$96.36, then go to AU$131, if booked a month in advance, and AU$137, if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel between Hamburg and Aarau

If you are taking the train from Hamburg to Aarau, you will have 38 trains each day (with a departure every 16 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 03:20. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:46. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:33, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:46.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Hamburg to Aarau?

On this route spanning 700 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 7 hours and 20 minutes.

When do tickets between Hamburg and Aarau go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Hamburg and Aarau 10 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your Hamburg to Aarau travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Aarau.

FAQs about the train journey from Hamburg to Aarau

Want to know more about your journey from Hamburg to Aarau? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Hamburg to Aarau covers 700 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.