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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Aachen is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Aachen is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg station to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Central Station and arriving at Aachen West via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Aachen?

The distance between Hamburg and Aachen is 490 km. The road distance is 466 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Hamburg to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Aachen bus from?

Hamburg to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Aachen train from?

Hamburg to Aachen train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Hamburg Central Station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Aachen?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Aachen is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Hamburg to Aachen bus arrive?

Hamburg to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

Where does the Hamburg to Aachen train arrive?

Hamburg to Aachen train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Aachen is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Hamburg to Aachen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Aachen.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Aachen?

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

Hamburg to Aachen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Hamburg to Aachen by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Flx20
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain Re
5h 4m
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Aachenrideshare 465.8 km
5h 47m
€25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Münster bus stopbus N1360a / ...
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
7h 5m
Drive 466 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Aachencar 466 km
4h 11m
€69–99
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
4h 17m
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain Re
5h 5m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 1m
€123–278
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
5h 27m
€121–342

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 489.9 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Central Station to Aachen West via Duesseldorf Hbf in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Münster bus stop and Münster-Mitte in around 7h 5m.

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