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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Alsace is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Alsace is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Alsace?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen and arriving at Colmar via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Alsace?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Scherwiller via Köln Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg and Selestat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Aachen to Alsace?

The distance between Aachen and Alsace is 498 km. The road distance is 379.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Alsace without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €70 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Aachen to Alsace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Alsace bus from?

Aachen to Alsace bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Alsace train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Alsace?

The best way to get from Aachen to Alsace is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €70 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Aachen to Alsace bus arrive?

Aachen to Alsace bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Colmar station.

Where does the Aachen to Alsace train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Alsace?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Alsace is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Aachen to Alsace.

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

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Aachen to Alsace - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Alsace by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain Ter
5h 40m
€73–359
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Colmarbus FlixBus N831 / ...
10h 4m
€46–84
Drive 379.6 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Alsacecar 379.6 km
4h 26m
€59–85
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
6h 54m
€90–364
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Offenburgtrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
9h 25m
€72–247

Aachen to Alsace by train

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 498.1 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Alsace, Grand Est, France?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Scherwiller via Köln Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Selestat in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 51m.

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