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

The cheapest way to get from Rastatt to Aachen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rastatt to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Rastatt and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Rastatt to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Rastatt and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Rastatt to Aachen?

The distance between Rastatt and Aachen is 408 km. The road distance is 362.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rastatt to Aachen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Rastatt to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rastatt to Aachen train from?

Rastatt to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rastatt to Aachen?

The best way to get from Rastatt to Aachen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Rastatt to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rastatt to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rastatt to Aachen is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Rastatt to Aachen.

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

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Rastatt to Aachen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rastatt to Aachen by train, bus, night train, or car

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
4h 34m
€51–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Aachen station westN93
7h 2m
€32–51
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, MitteS3 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, HauptbahnhofS5 / ...
3. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
7h 23m
€65–311
Drive 362.6 km
1. Drive from Rastatt to Aachen362.6 km
3h 17m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
7h 7m
€45–78

Rastatt to Aachen by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 408.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Rastatt to Aachen, Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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