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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Externsteine is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Externsteine is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Externsteine?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Externsteine. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine via BI-Brackwede, Eisenbahnstraße, Bielefeld Hbf and Detmold, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Aachen to Externsteine?

The distance between Aachen and Externsteine is 311 km. The road distance is 264.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Externsteine without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €45 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Aachen to Externsteine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Externsteine bus from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Externsteine?

The best way to get from Aachen to Externsteine is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Aachen to Externsteine bus arrive?

Aachen to Externsteine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Externsteine?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Externsteine is 265 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Aachen to Externsteine.

Where can I stay near Externsteine?

There are 704+ hotels available in Externsteine.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Externsteine by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 West to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
6h 11m
€48–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN3204
9h 2m
€34–50
Drive 264.9 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Externsteine264.9 km
2h 31m
€38–55
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
6h 16m
€36–145
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof14
2. Take the bus from Herford, Bahnhof to Detmold, BahnhofRb72
6h 20m
€46–90

Aachen to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

100Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.1 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Aachen West to Externsteine via Duesseldorf Hbf, Paderborn Hbf, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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