How to travel from Eisenach to Aachen, Germany

The distance between Eisenach and Aachen is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Eisenach to Aachen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Aachen Hbf.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Aachen West.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt and then to Aachen Bendplatz.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Aachen.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eisenach and Aachen

There are several options for getting from Eisenach to Aachen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Eisenach and Aachen is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Eisenach and Aachen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eisenach to Aachen is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Eisenach and Aachen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Eisenach and Aachen. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Eisenach to Aachen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Abellio, Thalys, FlixTrain and cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH run train services between Eisenach and Aachen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Eisenach and Aachen. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eisenach to Aachen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Eisenach and Aachen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eisenach to Aachen. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Aachen West. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Aachen is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Aachen. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) 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 Eisenach and Aachen. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eisenach to Aachen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eisenach and Aachen

Transport options from Eisenach to Aachen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
€100($100)
every 4 hours447km (278 miles)
Train via Köln Hbf5h 25m
€105($105)
once daily497km (309 miles)
Train via Bebra Bahnhof5h 45m
€86($86)
every 3 hours465km (289 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 10m
€240($240)
hourly492km (306 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€30($30)
5 times a week474km (294 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€63($63)
on demand380km (236 miles)

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Airports near Aachen

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

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Aachen
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Aachen
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Aachen