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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Arcen is to bus and line 66 bus which costs €14 - €28 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Arcen is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Arcen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Roermond, Station Roermond and Venlo, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Aachen to Arcen?

The distance between Aachen and Arcen is 104 km. The road distance is 96.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Arcen without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 19m and costs €22 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Aachen to Arcen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Arcen bus from?

Aachen to Arcen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where does the Aachen to Arcen bus arrive?

Aachen to Arcen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roermond station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Arcen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Arcen is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Aachen to Arcen.

Where can I stay near Arcen?

There are 409+ hotels available in Arcen.

Aachen to Arcen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 66 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Arcen by train, bus, or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Moenchengladbach HbfRe
2. Take the train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Venlo
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Busstation to Arcen, Rotonde N27183
2h 19m
€23–35
Bus, line 66 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Roermond833
2. Take the bus from Roermond, Station Roermond to Venlo, Station Venlo66 / ...
3h 15m
€14–28
Drive 96.8 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Arcen96.8 km
1h 23m
€18–25
Train, bus via Viersen
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Viersen Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Viersen to Venlo
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Busstation to Arcen, Rotonde N27183
2h 28m
€24–36

Aachen to Arcen by train and bus

179Weekly Services

2h 19mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.9 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Arcen, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Aachen station west to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Roermond, Station Roermond and Venlo, Busstation in around 3h 15m.

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