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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Aachen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Aachen is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg central bus station station and arriving at Aachen station west station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Aachen?

The distance between Nuremberg and Aachen is 473 km. The road distance is 472.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Aachen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 42m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Nuremberg to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Aachen bus from?

Nuremberg to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Aachen?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Aachen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 42m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Aachen bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Aachen train arrive?

Nuremberg to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Aachen is 473 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Nuremberg to Aachen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Nuremberg to Aachen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nuremberg 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4h 42m
€49–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Aachen station westbus N84 / ...
7h 55m
€20–40
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
6h 55m
€26–55
Drive 472.8 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Aachencar 472.8 km
4h 3m
€66–96
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 39m
€134–285
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Siegburg Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Aachen, Hbftrain Re9 / ...
5h 3m
€64–132
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg to Köln Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
7h 36m
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
4h 22m
€112–253
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 23m
€101–361
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 29m
€121–286

Nuremberg to Aachen by train

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Distance: 472.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Aachen station west via Frankfurt central train station in around 6h 55m.

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