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 8m and costs €50 - €200.

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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

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 8m and costs €50 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m 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 8m and costs €50 - €200. 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 57m 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 1157+ 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane

There are 9 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 Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79 / ...
3h 8m
€51–192
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Aachenrideshare 397.6 km
4h 32m
€19–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Aachen station westbus N93
8h 32m
€31–57
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane STR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
7h
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutztrain Ice
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
3h 31m
€56–114
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
3h 38m
€64–188
Drive 397.2 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Aachencar 397.2 km
3h 57m
€56–81
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
4h 43m
€145–267
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
5h 15m

Stuttgart to Aachen by train

145Weekly Trains

3h 8mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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