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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Aachen is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Aachen is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Strasbourg and Mainz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Alsace to Aachen?

The distance between Alsace and Aachen is 499 km. The road distance is 377.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alsace to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €55 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Alsace to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Aachen train from?

Alsace to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Aachen?

The best way to get from Alsace to Aachen is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €55 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Alsace to Aachen train arrive?

Alsace to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Aachen is 377 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Alsace to Aachen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Alsace to Aachen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Alsace to Aachen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, night train, car, or train (TGV)

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 Selestat to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
6h 32m
€59–474
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to MaastrichtN831 / ...
9h 39m
€41–87
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the night train from Strasbourg to Mainz HbfNj
3. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
8h 53m
€66–532
Drive 377.2 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Aachen377.2 km
4h 32m
€58–84
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
6h 43m
€74–207
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to LuxembourgTgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to AngleurIc
4. Take the train from Angleur to Aachen HbfS41
7h 57m
€68–119

Alsace to Aachen by bus and train

55Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alsace to Aachen.

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Distance: 499.4 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Dambach to Aachen Hbf via Gare, Selestat, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Koeln Hbf in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colmar to Maastricht once daily. Tickets cost €29–70 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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