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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 and Bonn Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Aachen to Switzerland?

The distance between Aachen and Switzerland is 652 km. The road distance is 550.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Switzerland without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 30m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Aachen to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Aachen to Switzerland is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 30m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Aachen to Switzerland bus arrive?

Aachen to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Aachen to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Switzerland is 551 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Aachen to Switzerland.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Aachen to Switzerland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 30m
CHF 97–231
Bus via Karlsruhe
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N93
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 027 / ...
10h 48m
CHF 51–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 31m
CHF 55–64
Drive 550.9 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Zurichcar 550.9 km
6h 14m
CHF 92–133
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4h 41m
CHF 82–237
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
10h 11m
CHF 77–200
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
5h 17m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
5h 6m
CHF 88–268
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5h 4m
CHF 114–268
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
6h 46m
CHF 132–402
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LUX - GVA
7h 53m
CHF 116–362

Aachen to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 652.3 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Zürich Stadelhofen via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2, Bonn Hbf, Zürich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 9h 31m.

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