Aarau to Lyon by train

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Overview: trains from Aarau to Lyon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Aarau to Lyon, 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 00:13 View journey
Last train 23:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 308
Trains / day 5 View all
Cheapest journey CA$125.45 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 50m
Train operators 27

Explore Aarau to Lyon by train

Thinking about travelling from Aarau to Lyon by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Aarau to Lyon

Getting from Aarau to Lyon by rail typically costs CA$125.45, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Aarau to Lyon departure timetable

On this route, 5 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Aarau at 00:13 and the last leaving at 23:40 during the week.

For weekend travel to Lyon, the earliest departure is at 02:13 and the last one is at 23:30. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Aarau and Lyon

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 20 minutes, covering a total of 308 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Aarau and Lyon

Tickets for travel between Aarau and Lyon can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Aarau to Lyon travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Lyon.

FAQs about the train journey from Aarau to Lyon

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

The train journey between Aarau and Lyon covers 308 kilometres.

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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.