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 €29 - €65 and takes 8h 43m.

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.

How far is it from Aachen to Externsteine?

The distance between Aachen and Externsteine is 295 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 3m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Aachen to Externsteine, including transfers.

Train or bus from Aachen to Externsteine?

The best way to get from Aachen to Externsteine is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 8h 43m.

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 427+ 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 Essen HbfRb33
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
6h 3m
€44–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN3204
8h 43m
€29–64
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 4m
€30–131
Train via Werther
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Wuppertal HbfRe
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf19 / ...
6h 27m
€53–88

Aachen to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

98Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aachen to Externsteine.

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Distance: 295.2 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Aachen West to Externsteine via Essen Hbf, Paderborn Hbf, Paderborn Hbf, Schlangen, Ortsmitte, and H-BM-Horn, Waldschlößchen in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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