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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Aachen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erlangen train station station and arriving at Aachen station west station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Aachen?

The distance between Erlangen and Aachen is 496 km. The road distance is 455.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €85 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Erlangen to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Aachen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Erlangen to Aachen?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Aachen is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €85 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Erlangen to Aachen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Erlangen to Aachen train arrive?

Erlangen to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Aachen is 455 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Erlangen to Aachen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1218+ hotels available in Aachen.

Erlangen to Aachen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Erlangen to Aachen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
5h 13m
€89–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Aachen station westbus N84 / ...
7h 20m
€40–70
Drive 455.2 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Aachencar 455.2 km
3h 52m
€65–94
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 6m
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
4h 42m
€133–335
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen Hbftrain
5h 59m
€132–392
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 25m

Erlangen to Aachen by train

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Distance: 496.3 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Aachen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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