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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Heilbronn station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Heilbronn central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Aachen to Heilbronn?

The distance between Aachen and Heilbronn is 395 km. The road distance is 362.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €65 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Aachen to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Heilbronn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Heilbronn train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Aachen to Heilbronn is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Aachen to Heilbronn bus arrive?

Aachen to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aachen to Heilbronn train arrive?

Aachen to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Heilbronn is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Aachen to Heilbronn.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Heilbronn?

Book your Aachen to Heilbronn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Heilbronn by train, bus, car, or night train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 25m
€67–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Heilbronn central train stationbus N228 / ...
6h 20m
€34–58
Drive 362.8 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Heilbronncar 362.8 km
3h 7m
€52–75
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Koblenz Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain Re1
3. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Neckarelz, Bahnhoftrain S1 / ...
9h 59m
€81–247

Aachen to Heilbronn by train

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Distance: 395.3 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Heilbronn, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Heilbronn central train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 6h 20m.

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