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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Pforzheim is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Pforzheim is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Pforzheim?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Pforzheim Hbf via Frankfurt and Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Aachen to Pforzheim?

The distance between Aachen and Pforzheim is 417 km. The road distance is 371.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Pforzheim without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 13m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Aachen to Pforzheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Pforzheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Pforzheim?

The best way to get from Aachen to Pforzheim is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 13m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Aachen to Pforzheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Pforzheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Pforzheim is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Aachen to Pforzheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Pforzheim?

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Aachen to Pforzheim - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Pforzheim by train, bus, night train, 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 am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
4h 13m
€54–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Karlsruhe central train stationN93
6h 13m
€31–65
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Karlsruhe HbfNj
6h 47m
€55–306
Drive 371.6 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Pforzheim371.6 km
3h 15m
€53–77
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Mannheim HbfNj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe-DurlachS3 / ...
5h 55m
€46–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Pforzheim Hbf
4h 37m
€142–280

Aachen to Pforzheim by train

72Weekly Trains

4h 13mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Pforzheim Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Hbf in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Karlsruhe central train station once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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