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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Aachen is to train and bus which costs €60 - €240 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Aachen is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €140 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Interlaken and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Sonnenhof and arriving at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Zürich Bus Station and Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Aachen?

The distance between Interlaken and Aachen is 720 km. The road distance is 615 km.

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

The best way to get from Interlaken to Aachen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 23m and costs €110 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Interlaken to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Aachen bus from?

Interlaken to Aachen bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Sonnenhof station.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Aachen train from?

Interlaken to Aachen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken West station.

Train or bus from Interlaken to Aachen?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Aachen is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 23m and costs €110 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Interlaken to Aachen bus arrive?

Interlaken to Aachen bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

Where does the Interlaken to Aachen train arrive?

Interlaken to Aachen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Interlaken to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Aachen is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Interlaken to Aachen.

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

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Interlaken to Aachen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Interlaken to Aachen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79 / ...
7h 23m
€110–585
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831 / ...
12h 36m
€61–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
3. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus
11h 40m
Drive 615 km
1. Drive from Interlaken to Aachencar 615 km
6h 51m
€108–156
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 35m
€148–434
Train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
7h 47m
€110–715
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
7h 20m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain
8h 48m
€199–612
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 21m
€178–521
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
7h 36m
€190–557
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
8h 48m
€158–542

Interlaken to Aachen by train

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Distance: 720.1 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Aachen, Hbf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zürich Bus Station, Köln, Köln Hbf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, and Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis in around 11h 40m.

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