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How to get from Düsseldorf to Aachen by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Düsseldorf to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S6 train from D-Benrath S station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 25 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.
139min
S6RE125Leaves from D-Benrath S
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationD-Benrath S320 m • 5 min
- 2S6Wait for trainS6Köln Nippes S-Bahn
- 3
Ride to train stationKöln Hbf39 min - 4RE1Wait for trainRE1Aachen, Hbf
- 5Ride to train stationAachen, Rothe Erde Bf47 min
- 6Walk to bus stationAachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)70 m • 1 min
- 725Wait for bus25Vaals Busstation
- 8Ride to bus stationAachen, Bushof10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and train via S6, RE1 (RRX) and 51
To get from Düsseldorf to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S6 train from D-Benrath S station to Köln Mülheim Bf Mülheim station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 51 bus from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.
139min
S6RE1 (RRX)51Leaves from D-Benrath S
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationD-Benrath S320 m • 5 min
- 2S6Wait for trainS6Köln Nippes S-Bahn
- 3Ride to train stationKöln Mülheim Bf Mülheim28 min
- 4RE1 (RRX)Wait for trainRE1 (RRX)Aachen Hbf
- 5Ride to train stationAachen, Hauptbahnhof61 min
- 6Walk to bus stationAachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)60 m • 1 min
- 751Wait for bus51Setterich Siedlung
- 8Ride to bus stationAachen, Bushof9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Düsseldorf to Aachen
The distance between Düsseldorf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 100.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located at Düsseldorf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is D-Urdenbacher Allee.
Subway stations close to Düsseldorf:
- Am Trippelsberg - Düsseldorf
Train stations close to Düsseldorf:
- D-Benrath S
- D-Reisholz S
Bus stations close to Düsseldorf:
- D-Urdenbacher Allee
- D-Regerstraße
- D-Benrath S
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
- Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler to Aachen
- Düren to Aachen
- Hamm (Sieg) to Aachen
- Heimbach to Aachen
- Hellenthal to Aachen
- Langerwehe to Aachen
- Eschweiler to Aachen
- Euskirchen to Aachen
- Burscheid to Aachen
- Dahlem to Aachen
- Drolshagen to Aachen
- Overath to Aachen
- Stolberg (Rhld.) to Aachen
- Neustadt (Wied) to Aachen
- Neuwied to Aachen
- Nörvenich to Aachen
- Waldbröl to Aachen
- Windhagen to Aachen
- Rüthen to Aachen
- Ennigerloh to Aachen
Alternative route by bus and train via S6, RE1 (RRX) and 51
To get from Düsseldorf to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S6 train from D-Benrath S station to Köln Mülheim Bf Mülheim station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 51 bus from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.
139min
S6RE1 (RRX)51Leaves from D-Benrath S
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationD-Benrath S320 m • 5 min
- 2S6Wait for trainS6Köln Nippes S-Bahn
- 3Ride to train stationKöln Mülheim Bf Mülheim28 min
- 4RE1 (RRX)Wait for trainRE1 (RRX)Aachen Hbf
- 5Ride to train stationAachen, Hauptbahnhof61 min
- 6Walk to bus stationAachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)60 m • 1 min
- 751Wait for bus51Setterich Siedlung
- 8Ride to bus stationAachen, Bushof9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Aachen?
The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line S6, Bus line RE1, Bus line 25.
What is the alternative route to get from Düsseldorf to Aachen?
The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line S6, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 51.
Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf 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 2 hr 19 min.
Which train line goes from Düsseldorf to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
The S6 train line goes from D-Benrath S station near Düsseldorf to Köln Nippes S-Bahn station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Köln Nippes S-Bahn station near Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)
How long does it take to travel from Düsseldorf to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?
The total travel time between Düsseldorf and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.
Where do I get on the train near Düsseldorf to get to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
Get on the S6 train from the D-Benrath S station near Düsseldorf in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Düsseldorf and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
Get off the train at the Köln Nippes S-Bahn stop, which is closest to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).
