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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Messel is to bus which costs €14 - €35 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Messel is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Messel?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Messel. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Messel Rathaus via Frankfurt and Darmstadt Luisenplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Aachen to Messel?

The distance between Aachen and Messel is 284 km. The road distance is 269 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Messel without a car is to train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Aachen to Messel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Messel bus from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Messel?

The best way to get from Aachen to Messel is to train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Aachen to Messel bus arrive?

Aachen to Messel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Messel?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Messel is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Aachen to Messel.

Where can I stay near Messel?

There are 1277+ hotels available in Messel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Messel by train, bus, car, 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Rödermark-Urberach BahnhofRb61
3h 43m
€46–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Frankfurt AirportN84 / ...
5h 17m
€14–35
Drive 269 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Messel269 km
2h 29m
€39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
5h 3m
€100–172
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Frankfurt79
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Rödermark-Urberach BahnhofRb61
3h 46m
€46–117

Aachen to Messel by train and bus

66Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Messel Rathaus via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Rödermark-Urberach Bahnhof, and Rödermark-Urberach Bahnhof in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Frankfurt Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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