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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Harz is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Harz is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Harz?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Harz. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Bad Harzburg via Köln Hbf and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Aachen to Harz?

The distance between Aachen and Harz is 492 km. The road distance is 400.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Harz without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €180 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Aachen to Harz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Harz train from?

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

Where does the Aachen to Harz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Harz is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Aachen to Harz.

Where can I stay near Harz?

There are 3056+ hotels available in Harz.

Aachen to Harz - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Aachen to Harz by train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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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 Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bad Harzburgtrain Re
5h 53m
€183–303
Drive 400.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aachen to Harzcar 400.4 km
4h 29m
€59–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Braunschweig Hbf to Bad Harzburgtrain Rb
8h 7m

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Distance: 491.9 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Harz via Köln Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hannover Hbf, and Bad Harzburg in around 5h 53m.

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