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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Amsterdam is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Amsterdam, Rokin via Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Aachen to Amsterdam?

The distance between Aachen and Amsterdam is 236 km. The road distance is 217.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €27 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Aachen to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Amsterdam bus from?

Aachen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Amsterdam train from?

Aachen to Amsterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Aachen to Amsterdam is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €27 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Aachen to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Aachen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station.

Where does the Aachen to Amsterdam train arrive?

Aachen to Amsterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Amsterdam is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Aachen to Amsterdam.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 46m
€28–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arenabus 833
4h 39m
€22–35
Drive 217.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Amsterdamcar 217.3 km
2h 56m
€39–57
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3h 54m
Line 350 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Nachttrein
4h 29m
€38–57
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 36m
€146–421

Aachen to Amsterdam by train

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Distance: 235.8 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Heerlen to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena once daily. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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