How to travel from Aachen to Amsterdam

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aachen to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 121 miles (196 km)

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$25

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$55

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5h 54m

Average total duration

5h 24m

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from Aachen to Amsterdam

How to get from Aachen to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Aachen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    08:00AM3h35
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    11:35AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Union Ivkoni
    04:00PM7h15
    Aachen Hbf
    11:15PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1804
    06:15PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    07:05PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $8501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn18918 · IC 3934
    08:17AM3h28
    Aachen Hbf
    11:45AMAmsterdam Centraal
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn18918 · 32526 · IC 2732 · IC 3232
    08:17AM3h07
    Aachen Hbf
    11:24AMAmsterdam Zuid
    $561One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn18918 · 32526 · IC 2732
    08:17AM3h08
    Aachen Hbf
    11:25AMAmsterdam Centraal
    $561One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    08:00AM4h00
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    12:00PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    07:25AM4h55
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    12:20PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    03:05PM3h40
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    06:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn10905 · ICE 1713+German AirwaysKL1820
    06:18AM9h12
    Aachen Hbf
    03:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4661One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 513+German AirwaysKL1820
    06:51AM8h39
    Aachen Hbf
    03:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4791One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26855 · ICE 527+German AirwaysKL1820
    06:27AM9h03
    Aachen Hbf
    03:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4791One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Amsterdam.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Amsterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Amsterdam:

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Amsterdam costing on average $49 (€39).

A bus is $228 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Amsterdam costing on average $242 (€196).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Flight takes on average 55m.

Bus takes on average 3h 40m.

The distance from Aachen to Amsterdam is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heerlen and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Aachen to Amsterdam:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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