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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 €13. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Aachen to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Aachen to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

There are 2 travel options from Aachen to Rotterdam: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Aachen and Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $9 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Rotterdam:
Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Rotterdam from Aachen is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 58 min.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Getting to Rotterdam by bus takes 3 h 30 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 105 miles (169 km) between Aachen and Rotterdam.
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Rotterdam is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Aachen and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Aachen to Rotterdam:
- Most travelers take a bus from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Aachen to Rotterdam:
- You can go to Rotterdam from Aachen by bus with FlixBus or Ourbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€9) with Ourbus from Aachen to Rotterdam on Omio.
- You can take a train from Aachen to Rotterdam with Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL, Eurostar or SNCB. Cheap tickets can be found for $28 (€25) with Deutsche Bahn from Aachen to Rotterdam.
Yes, there are direct routes from Aachen to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Rotterdam with FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services to Rotterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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