There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
3h 23m€68–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station westbus N93 / ...
4h 53m€20–37Drive 204.7 km
- Drive from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachencar 204.7 km
2h 32m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
3h 42m€25–60
Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal station to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Aachen station west via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Rotterdam Cruise Terminal and Aachen is 291 km. The road distance is 204.7 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 23m and costs €65 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen, including transfers.
Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 23m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam Cruise Terminal, Netherlands and Aachen, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen Hbf via Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.
Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Aachen.
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