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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Externsteine is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 33m.

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 33m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Externsteine?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Externsteine. However, there are services departing from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and arriving at Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine via Dortmund central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB, Lemgo, Bahnhof and Detmold, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Aachen to Externsteine?

The distance between Aachen and Externsteine is 299 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 13m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Externsteine?

The best way to get from Aachen to Externsteine is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Aachen to Externsteine bus arrive?

Aachen to Externsteine bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Dortmund station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Externsteine?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Externsteine is 265 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Aachen to Externsteine.

Where can I stay near Externsteine?

There are 425+ 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 (Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 13m
€43–138
Drive 264.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aachen to Externsteinecar 264.9 km
2h 33m
€38–55
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Dortmundbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationbus N1338
8h 26m
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
6h 17m
€48–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from AACHEN, Wilmersdorfer Strasse to Bielefeld Hbfbus
9h 14m

Aachen to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

91Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aachen to Externsteine.

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Distance: 298.8 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Externsteine via Köln Hbf, Bielefeld Hbf, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, H-BM-Horn, Abzweig Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Externsteine via Dortmund, Dortmund central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB, Lemgo, Bahnhof, Detmold, Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 8h 26m.

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