How to travel from Aachen to Rotterdam

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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 105 miles (169 km)

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$28

Average price

Cheapest

$55

Average price

5h 4m

Average total duration

4h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 6m

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Fastest

2h 36m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Aachen to Rotterdam

How to get from Aachen to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Aachen to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:25AM3h40
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
11:05AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:25AM3h40
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
11:05AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:25AM3h40
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
11:05AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
12:10PM4h30
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
04:40PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM4h50
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
08:40PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$271One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA941+Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA4456
08:50AM8h20
Dusseldorf Airport
05:10PMRotterdam The Hague Airport
$4681One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA931+Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA4456
10:35AM6h35
Dusseldorf Airport
05:10PMRotterdam The Hague Airport
$5011One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Rotterdam.

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There are 2 options to travel between Aachen and Rotterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Rotterdam:

A bus is $31 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Rotterdam costing on average $49 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Aachen to Rotterdam is approximately 105 miles (169 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Rotterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Arriva NL, SNCB to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Aachen to Rotterdam:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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