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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bretten is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Bretten is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Bretten?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Bretten. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Bretten Stadtmitte via Frankfurt and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bretten?

The distance between Aachen and Bretten is 394 km. The road distance is 347.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Bretten without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 34m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Aachen to Bretten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bretten train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Bretten?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bretten is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 34m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Aachen to Bretten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Bretten?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Bretten is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Aachen to Bretten.

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

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Where can I stay near Bretten?

There are 828+ hotels available in Bretten.

Aachen to Bretten - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Bretten 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 via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
4h 34m
€63–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Karlsruhe central train stationN93
6h 31m
€31–52
Drive 347.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Bretten347.3 km
3h 6m
€50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Mannheim HbfNj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to BruchsalS3 / ...
6h 6m
€38–54

Aachen to Bretten by train

91Weekly Trains

4h 34mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 394.1 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Bretten, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Bretten Stadtmitte via Frankfurt and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Karlsruhe central train station once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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