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 €19 - €35 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Aachen is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Dam and arriving at Aachen station west via Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

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 219.8 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 - €130.

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 FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena 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 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Netherlands to Aachen bus arrive?

Netherlands to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

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 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Netherlands to Aachen.

How do I get a train 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
2h 53m
€38–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station westbus 833
5h 9m
€20–32
Drive 219.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Aachencar 219.8 km
2h 54m
€39–57
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
3h 19m
€190–370
Train via Maastricht
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Amstel to Maastrichttrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Westtrain S43
4h 1m
€38–127
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Heerlentrain Nachttrein
2. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Aachen, Driescher Gässchenbus 44
4h 43m
€49–58

Netherlands to Aachen by train

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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 €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 26m. 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 €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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