How to travel from Heidelberg to Aachen

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Travel Information between Heidelberg and Aachen

Distance149 miles (240 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$23 - $27
Cheapest modeBus • $23 (€21) • 6 h 10 min
Fastest modeTrain • $27 (€24) • 2 h 54 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 149 miles (240 km) by train or bus from Heidelberg to Aachen. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Heidelberg to Aachen.

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from Heidelberg to Aachen

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
08:05PM6h10
Heidelberg
02:15AMAachen
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:05PM6h10
Heidelberg
02:15AMAachen
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:05PM6h10
Heidelberg
02:15AMAachen
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg to Aachen

Travel to Aachen 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 Heidelberg to Aachen.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Heidelberg to Aachen: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $23 (€21).

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

Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $27 (€24) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Aachen from Heidelberg is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 54 min.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6 h 10 min.

Aachen is approximately 149 miles (240 km) away from Heidelberg.

The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Aachen is:

  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Heidelberg and Aachen 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 from Heidelberg to Aachen:

    The following travel companies offer services from Heidelberg to Aachen:

    • Travel with FlixBus or RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH for buses to Aachen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Heidelberg to Aachen tickets on Omio for $23 (€21).
    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Heidelberg to Aachen tickets on Omio for $27 (€24).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Heidelberg to Aachen with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Aachen with.

    Direct services to Aachen 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 trip.

    Looking to extend your trip from Heidelberg to Aachen? Many Omio customers who go from Heidelberg to Aachen usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne or Amsterdam from Aachen, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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