How to travel from Rotterdam to Aachen

There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Aachen including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $26.

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

A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Aachen costing on average $53.

A bus is $530 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Aachen costing on average $556.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 55m.

Flight takes on average 8h 7m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Aachen is approximately 105 miles (169 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Aachen is:

• Around 4 trains per day.
• Around 2 flights per day.
• Around 2 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Aachen:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Aachen by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Aachen by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Aachen:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.

Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Berlin, Maastricht. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aachen and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Aachen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Aachen, you can relax at the Carolus Thermen spa, explore vibrant local markets, stroll through Lousberg Park, attend events at the Eurogress Aachen, and visit the historic Ponttor. Don't miss the Aachen Cathedral, Aachen Rathaus, Elisenbrunnen, Centre Charlemagne, and Couven Museum for a glimpse into the city's rich history and culture.

To explore Aachen's key attractions, such as the Aachen Cathedral, Carolus Thermen spa, and the historic old town, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient.