Train Rotterdam to Aachen from €114 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Aachen takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 17m
Duration: 288 km
Distance: €114
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice

3h 10m

€75–160

Rotterdam to Aachen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rotterdam and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Aachen at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:58 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:35 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:58 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:35 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
12:58 PM → 3:35 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
2:58 PM → 5:35 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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