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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Köthen is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Köthen is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Köthen?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Köthen. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Köthen via Köln Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Aachen to Köthen?

The distance between Aachen and Köthen is 558 km. The road distance is 510.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Köthen without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 6h 52m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Aachen to Köthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Köthen train from?

Aachen to Köthen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Köthen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Köthen is to train via Hanover which takes 6h 52m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Aachen to Köthen train arrive?

Aachen to Köthen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Köthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Köthen is 510 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Aachen to Köthen.

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

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Where can I stay near Köthen?

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Aachen to Köthen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Aachen to Köthen by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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 Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof19 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köthen55 / ...
6h 52m
€55–193
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köthen55
7h 28m
€49–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Halle1304
10h 8m
€56–88
Night train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
10h 31m
€65–285
Drive 510.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Köthen510.1 km
5h 11m
€73–105
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
4h 46m
€131–311
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dessau Hbf
7h 22m
€86–362
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dessau Hbf
7h 40m
€107–321
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Köthen
7h 22m
€136–387
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köthen
6h 44m
€147–322

Aachen to Köthen by train

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6h 52mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.2 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Köthen via Köln Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Halle 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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