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Compare bus and train for Antwerp to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Aachen 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 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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$60 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Antwerp to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Antwerp to Aachen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 3129 · IC 507 · R 50108:07 AM3h15Antwerp-Central11:22 AMAachen Hbf$541One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM4h20Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)4:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 3331 · ICE 159:40 AM1h55Antwerp-Central11:35 AMAachen Hbf$1021One-way1 transfer
Other options
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94472:07 PM2h26Antwerp-Central4:33 PMAachen Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
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94594:07 PM2h26Antwerp-Central6:33 PMAachen Hbf$1031One-way1 transfer
IC 3333 · ICE 31511:40 AM1h55Antwerp-Central1:35 PMAachen Hbf$1151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:10 AM3h50Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)9:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 AM3h45Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)3:05 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Aachen:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Aachen costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Aachen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Aachen by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
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