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 bus between Aachen and Harz?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Harz. However, there are services departing from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and arriving at Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtor via Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

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 6h 28m.

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 6h 28m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Aachen to Harz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Harz bus from?

Aachen to Harz bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Harz train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Harz?

The best way to get from Aachen to Harz is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €180 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Aachen to Harz bus arrive?

Aachen to Harz bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Braunschweig, Berliner Platz station.

Where does the Aachen to Harz train arrive?

Aachen to Harz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln 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 3076+ hotels available in Harz.

Aachen to Harz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Harz by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bad Harzburgtrain Re
6h 28m
€188–524
Drive 400.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aachen to Harzcar 400.4 km
4h 29m
€58–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
7h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kasselbus 264
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nordhausentrain Re8 / ...
4. Take the train from Nordhausen Nord to Drei Annen Hohnetrain Rb
11h 43m

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Distance: 491.9 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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 6h 28m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Braunschweig, Berliner Platz once daily, and the journey takes 4h 28m.

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