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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Aachen is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at Aachen station west via Schiphol, Knooppunt Noord and Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Schiphol and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol station to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport Train Station and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Moenchengladbach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Aachen?

The distance between Schiphol and Aachen is 252 km. The road distance is 221.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol to Aachen without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Schiphol to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Aachen bus from?

Schiphol to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Aachen train from?

Schiphol to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Train or bus from Schiphol to Aachen?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Aachen is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Schiphol to Aachen bus arrive?

Schiphol to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Schiphol to Aachen train arrive?

Schiphol to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Schiphol to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Aachen is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Schiphol to Aachen.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Aachen.

Schiphol to Aachen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Schiphol to Aachen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
3. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Aachen, Driescher Gässchenbus 44
4h 49m
€31–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station westbus 833
5h 34m
€28–48
Drive 221.6 km
1. Drive from Schiphol to Aachencar 221.6 km
2h 49m
€40–58
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
4h 22m
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
5h 10m
€36–103
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
4h 5m
€151–419

Schiphol to Aachen by bus and train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.7 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Schiphol, Netherlands and Aachen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Aachen Hbf via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport Train Station, Utrecht Centraal, and Moenchengladbach Hbf in around 5h 10m.

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