How to travel from Nuremburg to Aachen, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Aachen is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Nuremburg 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.

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Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train

Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Aachen Hbf.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Aachen station west.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Aachen.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance477km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Aachen

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Aachen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Nuremburg and Aachen is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Nuremburg and Aachen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Aachen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Aachen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Aachen. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nuremburg and Aachen with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Nightjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Nuremburg and Aachen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Nuremburg and Aachen. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Aachen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 40m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Aachen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Aachen. We recommend that you fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Aachen West Bf. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Nuremburg and Aachen. The distance is around 477km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Aachen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Aachen

Transport options from Nuremburg to Aachen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train + 4 similar
2h 35m
€240($240)
every 2 hours434km (270 miles)
Plane and Train2h 35m
€170($170)
every 20 mins466km (290 miles)
Train and Plane4h 5m
€195($195)
hourly733km (456 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane4h 30m
€215($215)
every 20 mins792km (492 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane4h 35m
€275($275)
every 30 mins517km (321 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf + 2 similar
3h 50m
€125($125)
every 2 hours472km (294 miles)
Train4h 15m
€95($95)
hourly473km (294 miles)
Train to Aachen Hbf5h 40m
€55($55)
3 times a week502km (312 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
€35($35)
5 times a week529km (329 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€63($63)
on demand477km (296 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