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

The cheapest way to get from Saarbrücken to Aachen is to rideshare which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saarbrücken to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Saarbrücken and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Saarbrücken station to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken bus station and arriving at Aachen station west via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Saarbrücken and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Saarbruecken Hbf and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Saarbrücken to Aachen?

The distance between Saarbrücken and Aachen is 439 km. The road distance is 244.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Aachen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 21m and costs €70 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Saarbrücken to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saarbrücken to Aachen bus from?

Saarbrücken to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.

Where do I catch the Saarbrücken to Aachen train from?

Saarbrücken to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.

Train or bus from Saarbrücken to Aachen?

The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Aachen is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 21m and costs €70 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Saarbrücken to Aachen bus arrive?

Saarbrücken to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Saarbrücken to Aachen train arrive?

Saarbrücken to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Saarbrücken to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Saarbrücken to Aachen is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Saarbrücken to Aachen.

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

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

Book your Saarbrücken to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Can I share a ride from Saarbrücken to Aachen?

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

Saarbrücken to Aachen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Saarbrücken to Aachen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
4h 21m
€73–347
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Saarbrücken to Aachenrideshare 242.9 km
3h 9m
€12–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
5h 23m
€28–48
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Euskirchen Bftrain Re22
5h 43m
€52–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus L40
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Angleurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Angleur to Aachen Hbftrain S41
6h 2m
Drive 244.8 km
1. Drive from Saarbrücken to Aachencar 244.8 km
2h 49m
€35–51

Saarbrücken to Aachen by train

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438.8 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Aachen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Aachen station west via Cologne Airport CGN in around 5h 23m.

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