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

The cheapest way to get from Sittard to Aken is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sittard to Aken is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €95 - €140.

How far is it from Sittard to Aken?

The distance between Sittard and Aken is 596 km. The road distance is 542.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sittard to Aken without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 9h 33m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Sittard to Aken, including transfers.

Train or bus from Sittard to Aken?

The best way to get from Sittard to Aken is to train via Hanover which takes 9h 33m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 47m.

Can I drive from Sittard to Aken?

Yes, the driving distance between Sittard to Aken is 542 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Sittard to Aken.

Where can I stay near Aken?

There are 226+ hotels available in Aken.

Sittard to Aken - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sittard 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 Hanover
best
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 Köthen55 / ...
9h 33m
€70–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Halle1304
10h 47m
€54–90
Night train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
13h 46m
€73–311
Drive 542.3 km
1. Drive from Sittard to Aken542.3 km
4h 43m
€97–140
Train
1. Take the train from Geilenkirchen to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köthen55
9h 38m
€63–129

Sittard to Aken by train and bus

70Weekly Services

9h 33mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 595.7 km
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from Sittard to Aken, Heidestr. via Heerlen, Herzogenrath, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Köthen, and Köthen, Busbahnhof in around 9h 33m. 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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