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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen is to bus which costs €9 - €35 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Aachen station west station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Aachen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Aachen is 288 km. The road distance is 206.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 10m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Rotterdam to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Aachen bus from?

Rotterdam to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Aachen train from?

Rotterdam to Aachen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Aachen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 10m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €35 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aachen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Aachen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Aachen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Aachen is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rotterdam to Aachen.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Rotterdam to Aachen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Aachen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
3h 10m
€69–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station westbus N93 / ...
3h 40m
€9–35
Drive 206.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Aachencar 206.3 km
2h 32m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Maastrichttrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Westtrain S43
3h 35m
€43–137

Rotterdam to Aachen by train

92Weekly Trains

3h 10mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.8 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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