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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Aken is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Aken is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €120.

How far is it from Aachen to Aken?

The distance between Aachen and Aken is 690 km. The road distance is 545.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Aken without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 47m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Aachen to Aken, including transfers.

Train or bus from Aachen to Aken?

The best way to get from Aachen to Aken is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 47m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 38m.

Can I drive from Aachen to Aken?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Aken is 546 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Aachen to Aken.

Where can I stay near Aken?

There are 228+ hotels available in Aken.

Aachen to Aken - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Aken by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), 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 via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf13 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau HbfS2
7h 47m
€84–250
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köthen55
8h 55m
€49–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Halle1304
11h 38m
€56–88
Night train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
12h 1m
€65–285
Drive 545.8 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Aken545.8 km
4h 34m
€78–113
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbf
6h 12m
€134–299

Aachen to Aken by train and bus

69Weekly Services

7h 47mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 690.5 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Aken, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Aken, Hopfenstr. via Frankfurt, Leipzig Hbf, Dessau Hbf, and Dessau, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Halle 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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