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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Aachen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Aachen and Rotterdam is 288 km. The road distance is 205.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Aachen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Rotterdam train from?

Aachen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Aachen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Aachen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Aachen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Aachen to Rotterdam train arrive?

Aachen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Rotterdam is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Aachen to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Aachen to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Rotterdam?

Book your Aachen to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 851+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Aachen to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2h 48m
€68–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
3h 40m
€16–28
Drive 205.5 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Rotterdamcar 205.5 km
2h 30m
€38–54
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 2m
Line 350 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 16m
€37–79
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 44m
€153–430

Aachen to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 287.6 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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