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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Minden is to bus and train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Minden is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Minden?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Minden. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Minden(Westf) via Herford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Aachen to Minden?

The distance between Aachen and Minden is 301 km. The road distance is 294.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Minden without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Aachen to Minden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Minden train from?

Aachen to Minden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Where does the Aachen to Minden train arrive?

Aachen to Minden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Minden?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Minden is 294 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Aachen to Minden.

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

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Where can I stay near Minden?

There are 500+ hotels available in Minden.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Minden 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, Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof14
3h 42m
€46–104
Train via Dortmund
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Minden, Bahnhof55 / ...
4h 3m
€19–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN3204
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Minden(Westf)Re
6h 22m
€32–69
Drive 294.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Minden294.3 km
2h 37m
€42–61
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Minden(Westf)Re
4h 6m
€39–78

Aachen to Minden by train

18Weekly Trains

3h 42mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.6 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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