What is the cheapest way to get from Simpelveld to Aken?

The cheapest way to get from Simpelveld to Aken is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Simpelveld to Aken?

The fastest way to get from Simpelveld to Aken is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €95 - €150.

How far is it from Simpelveld to Aken?

The distance between Simpelveld and Aken is 709 km. The road distance is 554 km.

How do I travel from Simpelveld to Aken without a car?

The best way to get from Simpelveld to Aken without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 35m and costs €85 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Simpelveld to Aken?

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Simpelveld to Aken, including transfers.

Train or bus from Simpelveld to Aken?

The best way to get from Simpelveld to Aken is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 35m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 24m.

Can I drive from Simpelveld to Aken?

Yes, the driving distance between Simpelveld to Aken is 554 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Simpelveld to Aken.

Where can I stay near Aken?

There are 228+ hotels available in Aken.

Simpelveld to Aken - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Simpelveld to Aken 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 Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf13 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau HbfS2
9h 35m
€87–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Halle1304
11h 24m
€55–89
Night train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
13h 49m
€69–296
Drive 554 km
1. Drive from Simpelveld to Aken554 km
4h 38m
€99–143
Train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köthen56 / ...
9h 37m
€69–159
Train #2
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köthen55
9h 57m
€72–148

Simpelveld to Aken by bus and train

69Weekly Services

9h 35mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.9 km
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Simpelveld, Netherlands and Aken, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a bus from Simpelveld, Dr. Poelsplein to Aken, Hopfenstr. via Vaals, Heuvel, Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, Aachen Hbf, Frankfurt, Leipzig Hbf, Dessau Hbf, and Dessau, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Halle 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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