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

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Aachen is to bus which costs €15 - €22 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam De Ruijterkade and arriving at Aachen Main Train Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Netherlands and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Aachen West via Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Netherlands to Aachen?

The distance between Netherlands and Aachen is 236 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Netherlands to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Netherlands to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Aachen bus from?

Netherlands to Aachen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Amsterdam De Ruijterkade station.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Aachen train from?

Netherlands to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Netherlands to Aachen?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Aachen is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena, which costs €13 - €40 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Netherlands to Aachen bus arrive?

Netherlands to Aachen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Aachen Main Train Station.

Where does the Netherlands to Aachen train arrive?

Netherlands to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerlen station.

Can I drive from Netherlands to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Aachen is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Netherlands to Aachen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Netherlands to Aachen by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
2h 53m
€35–61
Bus via Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station westbus 833
5h 8m
€14–35
Drive 223.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Aachencar 223.8 km
2h 47m
€40–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
4h 19m
€126–320
Train via Maastricht
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Amstel to Maastrichttrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Westtrain S43
3h 55m
€38–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam De Ruijterkade to Aachen Main Train Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
6h
€15–22

Netherlands to Aachen by train

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 235.7 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Aachen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlen every 2 hours. Tickets cost €31–34 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €9–29 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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