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Treasury of Aachen Cathedral
Ecclesiastical treasury museum holding outstanding medieval liturgical objects linked to Aachen’s imperial and pilgrimage history. One of the city’s most significant collections.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Heerlen to Aachen
Showing times and prices for Jun 20
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
31 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
14 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heerlen to Aachen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heerlen to Aachen will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Fast buses
Of the 26 buses that leave Heerlen for Aachen on Sat, Jun 20, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 14 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:03 AM0h34Heerlen8:37 AMAachen$51One-way0 transfers- 8:33 AM0h34Heerlen9:07 AMAachen$51One-way0 transfers
- 9:03 AM0h34Heerlen9:37 AMAachen$51One-way0 transfers
- 9:31 AM0h34Heerlen10:05 AMAachen$51One-way0 transfers
- 10:01 AM0h34Heerlen10:35 AMAachen$51One-way0 transfers
- 6:32 PM0h31Heerlen7:03 PMAachen$51One-way0 transfers
- 7:32 PM0h31Heerlen8:03 PMAachen$51One-way0 transfers
- 8:32 PM0h31Heerlen9:03 PMAachen$51One-way0 transfers
- 9:32 PM0h31Heerlen10:03 PMAachen$51One-way0 transfers
- 10:32 PM0h31Heerlen11:03 PMAachen$51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Heerlen to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heerlen to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Heerlen to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options from Heerlen to Aachen:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heerlen to Aachen costing on average $59 (€48).
The fastest way to travel from Heerlen to Aachen is by bus with an average journey time of 33m.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heerlen and Aachen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heerlen to Aachen among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about -1h -6m sooner (33m by bus vs 27m by car) and save roughly $-0.46 (€-0.38) compared to fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $4 (€4)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by ASEAG.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Heerlen to Aachen Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 06:31AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator ASEAG | Departure Time 06:58AM | Arrival Time 07:32AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator ASEAG | Departure Time 07:31AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator ASEAG | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 08:36AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 08:37AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 08:31AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 09:03AM | Arrival Time 09:37AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 10:31AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 11:31AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 02:01PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 04:31PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 05:31PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 06:32PM | Arrival Time 07:03PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 07:32PM | Arrival Time 08:03PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 08:32PM | Arrival Time 09:03PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 09:32PM | Arrival Time 10:03PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 10:32PM | Arrival Time 11:03PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva NL | Departure Time 11:22PM | Arrival Time 11:53PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Live departures
Heerlen to Aachen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heerlen to Aachen buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 11:22 PM Heerlen | 0h31 | 11:53 PM Aachen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| 8:03 AM Heerlen | 0h34 | 8:37 AM Aachen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:33 AM Heerlen | 0h34 | 9:07 AM Aachen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:03 AM Heerlen | 0h34 | 9:37 AM Aachen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:31 AM Heerlen | 0h34 | 10:05 AM Aachen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heerlen to Aachen
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Buses from Heerlen to Aachen run on average 12 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:01, the last at 23:22. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 31m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average bus duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 31m |
First bus 6:01 AM |
Last bus 11:22 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: ASEAG from Heerlen to AachenYou can travel by bus between Heerlen to Aachen with ASEAG for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
ASEAG
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
34m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
ASEAG frequency
3 a day
Complete guide to Aachen
Things to do in Aachen
Discover the best of Aachen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aachen trip today.
- Recommended
Centre Charlemagne
City museum on Aachen’s history, from Roman roots to Charlemagne and the cathedral treasury context. A strong first stop for understanding the city.
- Recommended
Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst
Major contemporary art museum in a former factory, known for international postwar and modern works, changing exhibitions, and a strong reputation beyond the region.
- Must visit
Katschhof
Historic square between the cathedral and town hall, central to Aachen’s identity and one of the best places to appreciate its imperial core.
- Must visit
Aachen Old Town
Walkable historic center with lanes, fountains, churches, and medieval traces. Best area for combining major landmarks with casual urban exploration.
- Recommended
Markt
Main market square framed by the Rathaus and historic facades. A lively focal point for first-time visitors and a classic base for city-center exploration.
- Vegetarian
Aachener Printen
Aachen’s signature spiced gingerbread, traditionally baked with syrup and warming spices. It is the city’s best-known specialty and a classic souvenir.
- Gluten-free
Öcher Puttes
A traditional Aachen blood sausage specialty, usually served pan-fried or with hearty regional sides. It is closely tied to local home-style cooking.
Sauerbraten Rheinischer Art
Rhenish-style marinated pot roast, often served with gravy and regional accompaniments. It is a classic hearty dish in the Aachen area.
La Becasse
Refined French fine-dining restaurant in Aachen with an elegant atmosphere and a long-standing reputation for high-quality cuisine.
Hanswurst
Popular casual spot in Aachen known for quality sausages, fries, and modern fast-casual German street food.
Am Knipp
Well-known traditional Aachen restaurant serving hearty local and Rhineland dishes in a rustic, historic setting.
Euro
Moderate by German standards. Student demand keeps budget eats available, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for kebab, bakery, or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- EUR 18-30 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 3-5 for a cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Little or no tip is fine for counter service.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 3.40
- Day pass
- EUR 7.60
To the city center
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße -> Aachen Hauptbahnhof
- Distance
- 3 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Use movA or the AVV website for live departures, route planning, and mobile tickets in Aachen.
- Card payment is commonly available in the app, but on-board bus payment options can vary, so buying your ticket in advance is safest.
FAQs: Bus from Heerlen to Aachen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heerlen to Aachen by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aachen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Heerlen to Aachen can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Heerlen to Aachen is $5 (€4) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Heerlen to Aachen is 31m to travel the 8 miles (14 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Heerlen to Aachen leaves at 6:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Heerlen to Aachen leaves at 11:22 PM.
Yes, there are 12 direct buses a day from Heerlen to Aachen with ASEAG. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Heerlen to Aachen, you can count on ASEAG for the best way to get you to Aachen. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Heerlen and Aachen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Aachen from Heerlen is worth doing with a journey time of 31m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heerlen and Aachen including taking a train and bus.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Heerlen to Aachen.
No, the bus from Heerlen to Aachen has no accessibility options.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Aachen are:
- Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning architecture and historical significance
- Aachen Rathaus, a Gothic-style town hall with impressive frescoes and a rich history
- Elisenbrunnen, a neoclassical pavilion famous for its sulfurous thermal springs
- Centre Charlemagne, a museum dedicated to the history and culture of Aachen and its connection to Charlemagne
- Couven Museum, showcasing 18th and 19th-century bourgeois lifestyle and interior design.
The best things to do in Aachen include:
- Carolus Thermen, a modern spa complex offering thermal baths and wellness treatments
- Explore the vibrant local markets for unique crafts and regional delicacies
- Enjoy a leisurely walk through the picturesque Lousberg Park
- Attend a concert or event at the Eurogress Aachen convention center
- Discover the historic Ponttor, one of the original city gates of Aachen.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Heerlen to Aachen.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Heerlen to Aachen.
No, luggage for the bus from Heerlen to Aachen needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Heerlen to Aachen.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Heerlen to Aachen.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Heerlen to Aachen.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Heerlen to Aachen.
Since both Heerlen and Aachen are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heerlen to Aachen among Omio's users.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
In Aachen, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the city center and public transportation. Common scams include distraction techniques near popular tourist spots and overcharging by taxi drivers unfamiliar with official rates. It's advisable to use licensed taxis and keep personal belongings secure to avoid theft.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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