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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Aachen is to rideshare which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Aachen is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Aachen?

The distance between Stuttgart and Aachen is 416 km. The road distance is 397.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Stuttgart to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Aachen?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Aachen is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Aachen train arrive?

Stuttgart to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Aachen is 397 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Stuttgart to Aachen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Aachen.

Can I share a ride from Stuttgart to Aachen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stuttgart and Aachen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Stuttgart to Aachen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart to Aachen by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf42 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3h 21m
€44–245
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Aachen397.6 km
4h 32m
€19–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Aachen station westN93
8h 32m
€31–58
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)STR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
6h 11m
€130–303
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
4h 18m
€44–170
Drive 397.2 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Aachen397.2 km
3h 55m
€57–83
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
4h 56m
€120–275
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)STR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf
4h 47m
€128–261

Stuttgart to Aachen by train

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3h 21mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.8 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Aachen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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