Rome2Rio

How to get fromHeidelberg to Aachenby train, bus, car, tram, or rideshare

Find Transport to Aachen

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to Aachen by train, bus, car, tram, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain train 79 / ...
    3h 13m
    €54–261

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Aachenrideshare rideshare 308.3 km
    3h 24m
    €14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus FlixBus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station westbus bus 068 / ...
    6h 4m
    €25–44

  4. Drive 307.6 km

    1. Drive from Heidelberg to Aachencar car 307.6 km
    2h 41m
    €44–63

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Heidelberg, Seegarten to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftram tram
    2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    3h 58m
    €56–252

Heidelberg to Aachen by train

Calendar164Weekly Trains
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Aachen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 326.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Aachen station west via Cologne Airport CGN in around 6h 4m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers