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=== West towards [[Netherlands]] East to Cologne {{Autobahn|4}} {{E|314}}, [[Belgium]] north to Düsseldorf {{Autobahn|44}} {{E|40}}, East towards [[Cologne|Köln]] {{Autobahn|4}} ===There is a nice [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]], ''Aachener Land'', on the A4, not too far east of Aachen. It is good for heading towards Netherlands or Belgium, while the other side offers good opportunities to hitch towards almost any region in [[Germany]] via [[Cologne|Köln]].

You can either hitchhike there or take the bus. To go by bus take line 52 from the main bus terminal The ''Aachen BushofEuropaplatz'' in direction of ''Eschweiler Bushof'' and get out at ''Röhe Wasserwerk'' (3,20 Euro in January 2012, approxroundabout is a popular hitchhiker spot to start to any destination within Germany. 25 min). To go It is located in direction the east of [[Cologne|Köln]] just walk back 500 meters, to go to NL cross Aachen directly near the highway bridge on-ramp and turn left at the first streetcan be reached quickly. Another option There is to start hitchhiking from an Esso petrol station where you can ask and that also offers a spot where cars can see you easily and stop. If you don''Europaplatz'' just where t feel lucky at the cars enter Esso there is also an ARAL petrol station at the motorway from a [[same roundabout]]. When going East (direction Köln), leave ''Aachener Land'' behind Cars could also stop for you. When going Westat the hard shoulder right after the roundabout, step out at but the petrol station and do a little walk over spot is already on the bridge nearby autobahn so police might ask you to cross the motorwayleave.

<map lat='50.79269814077799' lng='6.1571502685546875' zoom='12' view='0' width='400'/>If heading towards the Netherlands you have several options. The first Getting there is to hitchhike to the traffic lights at the main motorway exit at Geleen a 15 minute walk from the ''Aachener LandAachen Bushof'' service station (perfect if you are going to Maastricht). Otherwise, one can walk from the ''Ponttor'' while in Aachen Go east for about two kilometers up the ''RoermonderstrassePeterstraße'' or take the buses 27, 37, 47 or 77 from which later becomes the central bus station ''Aachen Bushof'' to ''Jupp-Müller-Jülicher Straße'' (2,40 Euro in January 2012). There are two petrol stations and At the bus stop for thumbing where you can find a Dutch driver. If you are going to [[Maastricht]] you can also go to ''VaalserstrasseBlücherplatz'' or take square you will see a bus church to ''Vaals''your right. When in Vaals, walk to Bear right following the roundabout on Maastricherlaan, go for 20 meters more B1 federal road and you will see a bus stop. It's a perfect place come to get a lift to Maastrichtthe Esso petrol station.

The Aachen-Laurensberg on-ramp is a pretty good for getting a ride, into the Netherlands. There is a petrol station right after the border, but people going from Aachen to === West towards [[Maastricht might prefer to use the road via Vaals instead of the highway.]] ===

It is possible to get to Maastricht via the autobahn A4 (A76 in Netherlands) or the federal road B1 (N281 in Netherlands). To take the autobahn, walk from the ''Ponttor'' while in Aachen for about two kilometers up the ''Roermonderstrasse'' or take the buses 27, 37, 47 or 77 from the central bus station ''Aachen Bushof'' to ''Jupp-Müller-Straße'' (2,40 Euro in January 2012). There are two petrol stations and the bus stop for thumbing where you can find a Dutch driver. If he's not passing by Maastricht you can get out at the A76 exit #2 ''Geelen'' and continue from there. People going from Aachen to Maastricht might prefer to use the federal road via Vaals, the first town after the Netherlands border, instead of the autobahn. To get there, go to the B1 ''Vaalserstrasse'' or take a bus to ''Vaals''. When in Vaals, walk to the roundabout on ''Maastricherlaan'' road, go for 20 meters more and you will see a bus stop where cars going to Maastricht can stop. === South West towards [[Liège|LiegeNetherlands]]{{Autobahn|4}} {{E|314}}, [[LuxembourgBelgium]] {{Autobahn|44}} {{E|40}}, East towards [[Cologne|Köln]] {{Autobahn|4}} via service station ''Aachener Land'' ===<map lat='50.80' lng='6.1571502685546875' zoom='12' view='0' width='400' height='220' float='right'/>The autobahn [[petrol station hitchhiking|service station]] ''Aachener Land'' is located 10 km east of Aachen on the A4. The north side is good for heading towards Netherlands or Belgium, while the south side offers good opportunities to hitch towards almost any region in [[Germany]] via [[Cologne|Köln]]. You can either hitchhike there or take the bus. Hitchhike from ''Europaplatz'' roundabout as explained in going east. To go further east towards Germany, stay on this side; cross the autobahn to continue towards Belgium or Netherlands. Bus line 52 from ''Aachen Bushof'' in direction of ''Eschweiler Bushof'' will take you to the station ''Röhe Wasserwerk'' in about 25 minutes. (3,20 Euro in January 2012). To continue in direction of [[Cologne|Köln]] just walk back 500 meters, to go to the Netherlands or Belgium cross the bridge over the autobahn and turn left at the first street.  === West towards [[Liège]] (B), south towards [[EifelLuxembourg]] {{Autobahn|44}} {{E|40}}===

Option 1: Take bus #11, #36, #55, or #SB63 from ''Aachen Bushof'' (main bus terminal) or ''Hauptbahnhof'' (central train station) to ''Oberforstbach Laschet'', get out and walk back the direction you came from. You have to walk a few hundred meters until you reach a bridge after which you turn left to get to the service station after 150-200m (you can either walk through the fields or use the exit and walk along the autobahn). At the same bridge there is also the exit #2 ''Aachen-Lichtenbusch'' at the A44 which you can use to go either in the direction of Köln (or at least to the service station ''Aachener Land'') or in the direction of Belgium.  Option 2: To get to the service station or the exit you can also hitchhike from the bus station ''Aachen Siegel''. It can be reached by bus lines #11, #21, #36, #46, #53 and #SB63 or by a 45 minute walk from the city centre to the south. Cars can easily see you and stop. Option 3: One may also thumb at the on-ramp at the autobahn exit #3 ''Aachen Brand'' on the A44. To get there take bus lines 25, 45, 55 or 68 from the main bus station ''Aachen Bushof'' until ''Königsberger Straße'' (2,40 Euro as of January 2012). Walk 500 m along the road and either thumb down the cars coming from Aachen centre turning right or the cars going straight onto the highway from the industrial area. Beware that there is local traffic that will leave the autobahn on the next exit.

Option 2: To get to the service station or the exit you can also hitchhike from the bus station ''Aachen Siegel'' (reachable by the lines #11, #21, #36, #46, #53 and #SB63 or by foot - ask locals for directions) which is perfect if you want to hitchhike south to the === South towards [[Eifel in the direction of Roetgen, Monschau, Simmerath or further.]] region ===

Option 3: One may also thumb at To get into the on-ramp at the highway exit region south of Aachen Brand. To get there take bus lines 25, 45, 55 or 68 hitchhike from the main bus station ''Aachen BushofSiegel'' until ''Königsberger Straße'' (2. It can be reached by bus lines #11, #21, #36, #46,40 Euro as of January 2012). Walk 500 m along the road #53 and either thumb down the cars coming #SB63 or by a 45 minute walk from Aachen center turning left or the cars going straight onto city centre to the highway from the industrial areasouth. Beware that there The spot is local traffic that will exit perfect if you want to hitchhike south to the highway on Eifel in the next exitdirection of Roetgen, Monschau, Simmerath or further. Cars can easily see you and stop.