How to get from Bergisch Gladbach to Aachen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bergisch Gladbach to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S11 train from Bergisch Gladbach (S) station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the SB66 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to train station
Train - S11S11
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - SB66SB66
Leaves from Bergisch Gladbach (S)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bergisch Gladbach (S)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - S11S11
    Wait for train
    S11
    D-Flughafen Terminal S
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SB66SB66
    Wait for bus
    SB66
    Aachen Bushof
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via S11, RE9 and 55

To get from Bergisch Gladbach to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S11 train from Bergisch Gladbach (S) station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - S11S11
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Bergisch Gladbach (S)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bergisch Gladbach (S)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - S11S11
    Wait for train
    S11
    D-Flughafen Terminal S
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bergisch Gladbach to Aachen

The distance between Bergisch Gladbach, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 84.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bergisch Gladbach to Aachen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bergisch Gladbach

Bergisch Gladbach is located at Bergisch Gladbach, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Bergisch Gladbach (S).

Train stations close to Bergisch Gladbach:

  • Bergisch Gladbach Duckterath (S)
  • Bergisch Gladbach (S)

Bus stations close to Bergisch Gladbach:

  • Bergisch Gladbach (S)
  • Bergisch Gladbach Poststr.
  • Bergisch Gladbach Markt

Public transit stations close to Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Aachen is located at Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Aachen, Bushof.

Train stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Hbf
  • Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • Schanz Bf - Aachen

Bus stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Bushof
  • Aachen, Willy-Brandt-Platz
  • Aachen, Elisenbrunnen

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via S11, RE9 and 55

To get from Bergisch Gladbach to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S11 train from Bergisch Gladbach (S) station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - S11S11
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Bergisch Gladbach (S)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bergisch Gladbach (S)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - S11S11
    Wait for train
    S11
    D-Flughafen Terminal S
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bergisch Gladbach to Aachen?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line S11, Bus line RE9, Bus line SB66.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bergisch Gladbach to Aachen?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line S11, Bus line RE9, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between Bergisch Gladbach and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bergisch Gladbach to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The S11 train line goes from Bergisch Gladbach (S) station near Bergisch Gladbach to D-Flughafen Terminal S station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D-Flughafen Terminal S station near Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Bergisch Gladbach to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bergisch Gladbach and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bergisch Gladbach to get to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the S11 train from the Bergisch Gladbach (S) station near Bergisch Gladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bergisch Gladbach and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the D-Flughafen Terminal S stop, which is closest to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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