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- Aarau, canton of Aargau, Switzerland
Aarau by sleeper train
A small cantonal capital on the Aare, known as the 'town of beautiful gables' for its painted eaves.
Reasons to get off here
- Painted roof undersides (Dachhimmel) on nearly 90 old-town buildings
- Aargauer Kunsthaus, holding a comprehensive collection of Swiss art
- Obertorturm tower with its historic clock, and the Justitia fountain
- Castles nearby: Lenzburg, Wildegg, Habsburg and Hallwyl
- The old town begins not far from the station; walking through it to the Aare takes only a few minutes
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Sleeper Brussels–Milan · ES 401 | Brussels → Cologne → Gotthard → Milan | 05:38 | 05:40 | Departs Monday, Thursday and Saturday |
| European Sleeper Brussels–Milan · ES 400 | Milan → Gotthard → Cologne → Brussels | 22:55 | 22:58 | Departs Wednesday, Friday and Sunday |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Köln Hbf
Step out of the station and the Gothic cathedral is right in front of you; the Old Town and Rhine are a short stroll away.
Stop-off guide →Next stop · European Sleeper Brussels–MilanArth-Goldau
Mainly a rail hub, but it is the fastest way up the Rigi by historic cogwheel train, and has a fine wildlife park.
Stop-off guide →Aarau, answered
European Sleeper Brussels–Milan.
Times in both directions are below.
ES 401 (Brussels–Cologne–Gotthard–Milan): arrives 05:38, leaves 05:40; ES 400 (Milan–Gotthard–Cologne–Brussels): arrives 22:55, leaves 22:58.
Times are local and can change for engineering works.
A small cantonal capital on the Aare, known as the 'town of beautiful gables' for its painted eaves.
We would allow: a few hours.
Usually only by booking two separate journeys: most sleeper fares are for one train on one date, and you cannot get off and rejoin the same ticket the next night.
Check the fare rules with the operator when you book.