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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Thale is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Thale is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Thale?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Thale. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Thale Musestieg via Düsseldorf Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Aachen to Thale?

The distance between Aachen and Thale is 597 km. The road distance is 434.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Thale without a car is to train via Magdeburg which takes 8h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Aachen to Thale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Thale train from?

Aachen to Thale train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Thale?

The best way to get from Aachen to Thale is to train via Magdeburg which takes 8h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 12h 51m.

Where does the Aachen to Thale train arrive?

Aachen to Thale train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Thale?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Thale is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Aachen to Thale.

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

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Where can I stay near Thale?

There are 2037+ hotels available in Thale.

Aachen to Thale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Thale by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Magdeburg
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf56 / ...
4. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Thale MusestiegRe
8h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Magdeburg central bus stationN3204
12h 51m
€29–50
Drive 434.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Thale434.3 km
4h 50m
€62–90
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to GoslarRe
9h 22m
€44–184
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from AACHEN, Wilmersdorfer Strasse to Magdeburg ZOB
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Thale MusestiegRe
13h 13m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 597.1 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Aachen West to Thale Musestieg via Düsseldorf Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Magdeburg Hbf in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Magdeburg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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