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 35m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bretten?

The distance between Aachen and Bretten is 411 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 am Main which takes 4h 36m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 am Main which takes 4h 36m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Aachen to Bretten train arrive?

Aachen to Bretten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf 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 823+ hotels available in Bretten.

Aachen to Bretten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
4h 36m
€59–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Karlsruhe central train stationN93
6h 35m
€30–53
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 17m
€38–54
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Karlsruhe HbfNightjet
7h 2m
€68–208

Aachen to Bretten by train

66Weekly Trains

4h 36mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Bretten Stadtmitte via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Karlsruhe central train station once daily. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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