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Cities Near Aalen

Cities near Aalen, Germany: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Heidenheim an der Brenz, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Göppingen. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Aalen, Germany is Heidenheim an der Brenz, about 11 mi (18 km) away — roughly 38 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Heidenheim an der Brenz11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Schwäbisch Gmünd14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Göppingen22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Ulm31 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Waiblingen35 mi / 57 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Heilbronn45 mi / 72 km1 hr 20 minDrive/railDay trip
Reutlingen47 mi / 76 km1 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip
Augsburg49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
Sindelfingen50 mi / 80 km1 hr 30 minDrive/railDay trip
Fürth60 mi / 96 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Aalen

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Heidenheim an der Brenz, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Göppingen, Ulm, Waiblingen. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Aalen include Heidenheim an der Brenz, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Göppingen, Ulm, Waiblingen. The closest is Heidenheim an der Brenz, about 11 miles (18 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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