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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Aachen is to bus and train which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem station to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal Station and arriving at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Aachen?

The distance between Arnhem and Aachen is 231 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €29 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Arnhem to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Aachen bus from?

Arnhem to Aachen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Arnhem Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Aachen train from?

Arnhem to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Arnhem to Aachen?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Aachen is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €29 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Arnhem to Aachen bus arrive?

Arnhem to Aachen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Arnhem to Aachen train arrive?

Arnhem to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Arnhem to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Aachen is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Arnhem to Aachen.

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

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Arnhem to Aachen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arnhem to Aachen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2h 31m
€30–107
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem, Airborneplein to Nijmegen, Centraal Stationbus 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Nijmegen to Roermondtrain
3. Take the train from Roermond to Heerlentrain
4. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Aachen, Driescher Gässchenbus 44
4h 30m
€27–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
3h 40m
Drive 160.8 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Aachencar 160.8 km
2h 14m
€30–42
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Aachen Hbftrain Re
3h 25m

Arnhem to Aachen by train

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Distance: 231.4 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Arnhem, Netherlands and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Aachen, Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Essen Hbf and Südviertel, Essen in around 3h 40m.

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