How to travel from Aachen to Saarbrücken, Germany

The distance between Aachen and Saarbrücken is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aachen to Saarbrücken by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SaarbrückenAachen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)

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Bus

Take the bus to Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 and then to Saarbrücken bus station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Saarbrücken.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aachen and Saarbrücken

There are several options for getting from Aachen to Saarbrücken by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Aachen and Saarbrücken is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Aachen and Saarbrücken by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aachen to Saarbrücken is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Aachen and Saarbrücken, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aachen and Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aachen to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, Belgian Railways, FlixTrain, Süwex, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Abellio, Thalys and TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH run train services between Aachen and Saarbrücken. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aachen and Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aachen to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aachen and Saarbrücken. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aachen to Saarbrücken. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Saarbrücken is Ensheim Airport (SCN) (SCN) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aachen and Saarbrücken. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aachen to Saarbrücken is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aachen and Saarbrücken

Transport options from Aachen to Saarbrücken
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€79($79)
every 3 hours439km (272 miles)
Train via Koeln Hbf4h 25m
€44($44)
hourly358km (222 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€24($24)
every 20 mins347km (215 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€44($44)
on demand262km (163 miles)

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Airports near Saarbrücken

The following major airports near Saarbrücken offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

SCN
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Saarbrücken
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Saarbrücken