What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Aachen Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Aachen Central Station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Aachen, Hauptbahnhof via Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Aachen Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station?

The distance between Rotterdam and Aachen Central Station is 288 km. The road distance is 208.2 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 44m and costs €65 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station bus from?

Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station train from?

Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 44m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station train arrive?

Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station?

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Where can I stay near Aachen Central Station?

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Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
2h 44m
€69–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station westbus N93 / ...
4h 4m
€21–36
Drive 208.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Aachen Central Stationcar 208.2 km
2h 35m
€38–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Aachen Hbftrain
4h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
3h
€25–56

Rotterdam to Aachen Central Station by train

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Distance: 287.7 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Aachen Central Station, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 44m. 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.

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