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 28 - SFr 70 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 50m.

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 50m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 National Express, 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 50m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 70 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 National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf 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.

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

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Aachen to Rheinfelden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Aachen to Rheinfelden by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
5h 50m
CHF 67–190
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 29–66
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Basel Bad BfNj
8h 48m
CHF 57–278
Drive 487.7 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Rheinfelden487.7 km
5h 23m
CHF 79–114
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43N
9h
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 155–359
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 45m
CHF 98–245
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 22m
CHF 93–283
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 43m
CHF 121–282

Aachen to Rheinfelden by train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.8 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Rheinfelden via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel Bad Bf in around 5h 50m. 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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