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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Obernai is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Obernai is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Obernai?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Obernai. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Obernai via Frankfurt and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Aachen to Obernai?

The distance between Aachen and Obernai is 496 km. The road distance is 357.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Obernai without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 45m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Aachen to Obernai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Obernai train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Obernai?

The best way to get from Aachen to Obernai is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 45m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Aachen to Obernai train arrive?

Aachen to Obernai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Obernai?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Obernai is 358 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Aachen to Obernai.

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

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Where can I stay near Obernai?

There are 789+ hotels available in Obernai.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Obernai by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
5h 45m
€75–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to StrasbourgN11 / ...
8h 49m
€37–58
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Frankfurt90N
2. Take the night train from Frankfurt(Main)West to StrasbourgNj
10h 14m
Drive 357.9 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Obernai357.9 km
4h 8m
€56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to AngleurS41
2. Take the train from Angleur to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to StrasbourgTgv
7h 48m
€75–125

Aachen to Obernai by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 496.3 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Obernai, France?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Obernai via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Freppel - Gare via Cologne Airport CGN, Strasbourg, Etoile Bourse, Homme de Fer, and Les Halles Square in around 8h 49m.

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