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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Aachen:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Aachen costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $648 (€521) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Aachen costing on average $675 (€543).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Flight takes on average 6h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Aachen
How to get from Rotterdam to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:30 PM3h40Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:10 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$221One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus6:30 PM3h40Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:10 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus6:30 PM3h40Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:10 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus7:55 AM4h30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)12:25 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Aachen:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Aachen costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $648 (€521) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Aachen costing on average $675 (€543).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Flight takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Aachen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Aachen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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