Train from Zürich HB to Aigle

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇨🇭 Aigle

Straight-line Distance

168 km

SW (226.0°)

Rail Distance

~218 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~57m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

38.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.7 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 42.6 kg

Taking the train saves 38.9 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
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Destination

Aigle

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains connect Zurich with Aigle in around two hours via Bern or Lausanne, combining Switzerland's efficient rail network with Lake Geneva and mountain scenery. Aigle marks the beginning of the Vaud Alps wine region and the narrow-gauge mountain railway hub.

Scenic Highlight

The descent from the Swiss Mittelland to Lake Geneva near Lausanne, followed by the Lavaux vineyard terraces and the first views of the Rhone Valley, is one of Switzerland's most rewarding rail panoramas.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free on this SBB route; Supersaver tickets for advance booking are available via sbb.ch and can reduce standard fares by up to 70 percent.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Aigle

🇨🇭 Sion 32 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 44 km 🇨🇭 Thalwil 163 km 🇨🇭 Thusis 194 km 🇨🇭 Uznach 184 km

Also from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km 🇨🇭 Sion 156 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Aigle takes approximately 57m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~218 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Aigle is approximately 218 km (168 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Aigle emits approximately 3.7 kg of CO2, compared to 42.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 38.9 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB to Aigle typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Zürich HB and Aigle.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27