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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Rapen is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Rapen is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €21 - €35.

How far is it from Aachen to Rapen?

The distance between Aachen and Rapen is 187 km. The road distance is 148.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Rapen without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €21 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Aachen to Rapen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Aachen to Rapen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Rapen is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €21 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 4h 18m.

Can I drive from Aachen to Rapen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Rapen is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Aachen to Rapen.

Where can I stay near Rapen?

There are 1154+ hotels available in Rapen.

Aachen to Rapen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Rapen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Essen HbfRe
3h 9m
€21–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train stationN79 / ...
4h 18m
€18–39
Drive 148.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Rapen148.3 km
1h 41m
€22–31
Train via Viersen
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Moenchengladbach HbfRe
2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Recklinghausen HbfRe42
3h 13m
€28–40

Aachen to Rapen by train and bus

329Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.8 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–16 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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