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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Aachen is to rideshare which costs €2 - €7 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Aachen is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €11 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Düsseldorf central bus station station and arriving at Aachen station west station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Duesseldorf-Bilk and arriving at Aachen West. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Aachen?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Aachen is 84 km. The road distance is 78.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs .

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

The train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Aachen West takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Aachen bus from?

Düsseldorf to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Aachen train from?

Düsseldorf to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duesseldorf-Bilk station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Aachen?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Aachen is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €20 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Aachen bus arrive?

Düsseldorf to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Aachen train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen West station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Aachen is 78 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Düsseldorf to Aachen.

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

Book your Düsseldorf to Aachen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1213+ hotels available in Aachen.

Can I share a ride from Düsseldorf to Aachen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Düsseldorf and Aachen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Düsseldorf to Aachen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Aachen by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Aachen Westtrain Re
1h 8m
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Düsseldorf to Aachenrideshare 79.7 km
1h 12m
€2–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Aachen station westbus FlixBus N1153 / ...
2h 20m
€11–20
Drive 78.5 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Aachencar 78.5 km
45 min
€12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Düsseldorf to Aachentaxi 78.5 km
45 min
€190–230

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Distance: 84.4 km
Duration: 1h 8m

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

National Express operates a train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Aachen West every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 2h 20m. OrionBus also services this route once daily.

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