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 €9 - €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 3h 19m.

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 via Brussels which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Aachen to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at 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?

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Rotterdam 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 19m
€54–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
3h 40m
€9–28
Drive 205.5 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Rotterdamcar 205.5 km
2h 30m
€36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Maastrichttrain Sneltrein RE18
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
4h 15m
€40–49

Aachen to Rotterdam by train

91Weekly Trains

3h 19mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.8 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–28 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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