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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Aachen is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Aachen is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Aachen station west via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Aachen?

The distance between Erfurt and Aachen is 504 km. The road distance is 426.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Aachen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 55m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Erfurt to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Aachen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Erfurt to Aachen?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Aachen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 55m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Erfurt to Aachen bus arrive?

Erfurt to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Erfurt to Aachen train arrive?

Erfurt to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Aachen is 426 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Erfurt to Aachen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Erfurt to Aachen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Erfurt to Aachen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4h 55m
€92–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
7h 25m
€37–65
Drive 426.3 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Aachencar 426.3 km
4h 9m
€62–90
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 11m
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
5h 47m
€95–214
Train #2
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leinefeldetrain Re1
2. Take the train from Leinefelde to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Aachen Hbftrain Re
7h 43m

Erfurt to Aachen by train

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Distance: 504.3 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Aachen station west via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 25m.

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