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

The cheapest way to get from Aalen to Aachen is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aalen to Aachen is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Aalen and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aalen to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Aalen, ZOB and arriving at Aachen station west via Waiblingen, Esslingen and Stuttgart Airport Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Aalen and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Aalen to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Aalen to Aachen?

The distance between Aalen and Aachen is 490 km. The road distance is 448.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Aalen to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €80 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Aalen to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalen to Aachen bus from?

Aalen to Aachen bus services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Aalen, ZOB station.

Where do I catch the Aalen to Aachen train from?

Aalen to Aachen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Aalen to Aachen?

The best way to get from Aalen to Aachen is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Aalen to Aachen bus arrive?

Aalen to Aachen bus services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Waiblingen station.

Where does the Aalen to Aachen train arrive?

Aalen to Aachen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Aalen to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalen to Aachen is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Aalen to Aachen.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
5h 2m
€83–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aalen, ZOB to Waiblingenbus Ev
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Aachen station westbus N93
10h 45m
€51–81
Drive 448.1 km
1. Drive from Aalen to Aachencar 448.1 km
4h 27m
€65–93
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 32m
€119–559
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
5h 18m
€70–352
Train via Oberwesel
1. Take the train from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof to Schorndorftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Schorndorf to Oberwesel Bahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Oberwesel Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
10h 59m
€76–118
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 56m
€160–423
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
7h 24m

Aalen to Aachen by train

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 490.2 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Aalen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof to Aachen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aalen, ZOB to Aachen station west via Waiblingen, Esslingen, and Stuttgart Airport Busterminal in around 10h 45m.

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