What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Aalen?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Aalen is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Aalen?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Aalen is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Aalen?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Aalen. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Aalen Hbf via Frankfurt and Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Aachen to Aalen?

The distance between Aachen and Aalen is 489 km. The road distance is 448.3 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Aalen without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Aalen without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Aalen?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Aachen to Aalen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Aalen train from?

Aachen to Aalen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Aalen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Aalen is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Aachen to Aalen train arrive?

Aachen to Aalen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Aalen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Aalen is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Aachen to Aalen.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Aalen?

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Where can I stay near Aalen?

There are 334+ hotels available in Aalen.

Aachen to Aalen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Aachen to Aalen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof22 / ...
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Aalen HbfRe
4h 28m
€67–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Stuttgart Airport BusterminalN93
10h 53m
€41–78
Drive 448.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Aalen448.3 km
4h 27m
€64–92
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Aalen Hbf
5h 9m
€146–278
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Mannheim HbfNj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe-DurlachS3 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe-Durlach to Aalen HbfRe
8h 9m
€64–102
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Aalen Hbf
6h 20m
€134–304
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Aalen, Hauptbahnhof
5h 58m
€138–319
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Donauwörth
5. Take the train from Donauwörth to Aalen, Hauptbahnhof
7h 18m

Aachen to Aalen by train

94Weekly Trains

4h 28mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.5 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Aalen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Aalen Hbf via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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