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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Zittau is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Zittau is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Zittau?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Zittau station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Zittau station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Zittau?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Zittau. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Zittau Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Aachen to Zittau?

The distance between Aachen and Zittau is 835 km. The road distance is 739.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Zittau without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 45m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Aachen to Zittau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Zittau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Zittau train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Zittau?

The best way to get from Aachen to Zittau is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 45m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Aachen to Zittau bus arrive?

Aachen to Zittau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Aachen to Zittau train arrive?

Aachen to Zittau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Zittau?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Zittau is 740 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Aachen to Zittau.

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

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

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

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Aachen to Zittau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Aachen to Zittau by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt50
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Zittau BahnhofRe2
8h 45m
€99–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Praha, ÚAN FlorencN84
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Zittau station239
14h 30m
€47–88
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Borsdorf(Sachs)S3
3. Take the train from Borsdorf(Sachs) to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
4. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Zittau BahnhofRe2
14h 47m
€116–339
Drive 739.8 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Zittau739.8 km
6h 35m
€106–153
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Central Station to Dresden-NeustadtFlx30
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Zittau BahnhofRe2 / ...
9h 44m
€70–138
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Klotzsche to Zittau Bahnhof
5h 50m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Klotzsche to Zittau Bahnhof
5h 36m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)DUS - PRG
3. Take the bus from Praha, Černý Most to Zittau station
8h 49m
€103–282

Aachen to Zittau by train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 835.1 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Zittau Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Zittau station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 14h 30m.

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