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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Aachen takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 23m
Duration
288 km
Distance
€113
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice
2h 44m
€78–169

Rotterdam to Aachen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rotterdam and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Aachen at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 38m • 1 change

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 38m • 1 change

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    EurostarEurostar2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 38m • 1 change

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    EurostarEurostar2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 38m • 1 change

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    EurostarEurostar2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 38m • 1 change

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    EurostarEurostar2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 38m • 1 change

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    EurostarEurostar2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 287.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 44m.

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