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 €8 - €40 and takes 3h 30m.

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 31m 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 30m.

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 West via Eindhoven and Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Aachen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Aachen is 220 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 which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Aachen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €40 and takes 3h 30m.

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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Aachen is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Aachen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Rotterdam Centraal to EindhovenIntercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to HeerlenIntercity
2h 58m
€46–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station westN93 / ...
3h 30m
€8–40
Drive 206.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Aachen206.3 km
2h 31m
€37–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
4h 15m
€132–349
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen HbfIce
3h 9m
€72–227

Rotterdam to Aachen by train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.3 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aachen West via Eindhoven and Heerlen in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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