The average train between Aachen and Rotterdam takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aachen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Heerlen and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Aachen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heerlen station.
Aachen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Aachen to Rotterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Aachen and Rotterdam is 169.2 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Rotterdam Centraal via Heerlen and Eindhoven in around 3h 10m.