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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Rheinfelden is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Rheinfelden is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Rheinfelden?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Rheinfelden. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Rheinfelden via Cologne Airport CGN and Lörrach, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Rheinfelden?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Rheinfelden. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Rheinfelden via Frankfurt and Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Aachen to Rheinfelden?

The distance between Aachen and Rheinfelden is 591 km. The road distance is 487.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Rheinfelden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Aachen to Rheinfelden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Rheinfelden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Rheinfelden train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Rheinfelden?

The best way to get from Aachen to Rheinfelden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Aachen to Rheinfelden bus arrive?

Aachen to Rheinfelden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aachen to Rheinfelden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Rheinfelden?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Rheinfelden is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Aachen to Rheinfelden.

Where can I stay near Rheinfelden?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Rheinfelden.

Aachen to Rheinfelden - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Aachen to Rheinfelden by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Frankfurt79
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
5h 32m
CHF 70–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lörrach central train station007
10h 4m
CHF 40–71
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Bad BfNj
8h 38m
CHF 48–319
Drive 487.7 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Rheinfelden487.7 km
5h 23m
CHF 80–115
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel Bad Bf43 / ...
5h 59m
CHF 53–309
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 32m
CHF 157–352
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Rheinfelden
6h 50m
CHF 98–250
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Rheinfelden
6h 21m
CHF 92–289
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Rheinfelden
6h 37m
CHF 128–282
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Rheinfelden
7h 48m
CHF 118–385

Aachen to Rheinfelden by train

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Distance: 590.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Rheinfelden, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Rheinfelden via Frankfurt and Basel Bad Bf in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Rheinfelden via Cologne Airport CGN, Lörrach central train station, and Lörrach, Busbahnhof in around 10h 4m.

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