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Treasury of Aachen Cathedral
Important ecclesiastical treasury displaying medieval reliquaries, liturgical objects and masterpieces tied to imperial Aachen.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 22 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Aachen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Aachen will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 7 buses that leave Paris for Aachen on Sun, Jun 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 343 km distance in an average of 7 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 8 h 25 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $192.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price | $417 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Aachen:
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Aachen costing on average $171 (€140).
A bus is $365 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Aachen costing on average $417 (€340).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $102 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€41). The journey takes 6h 3m versus 5h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Aachen buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 8h25 | 1:45 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h15 | 4:00 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h25 | 4:00 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h05 | 9:00 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
52119 | 6:30 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h40 | 1:10 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h05 | 3:05 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h25 | 7:40 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Aachen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 213 miles (343 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 213 miles (343 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Aachen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aachen trip today.
Important ecclesiastical treasury displaying medieval reliquaries, liturgical objects and masterpieces tied to imperial Aachen.
City museum at Katschhof presenting Aachen’s history from Charlemagne to the present with well-designed permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Major contemporary art museum in a former factory, known for international postwar and contemporary works and ambitious temporary shows.
Historic square between the cathedral and town hall, the symbolic heart of Aachen and one of the city’s essential viewpoints.
The compact old town with narrow streets, historic facades and major sights within easy walking distance.
Old town market square in front of the town hall, lively and photogenic, especially during festivals and Christmas season.
Aachen’s famous spiced gingerbread-like biscuit, traditionally made with syrup and warm spices. It is the city’s best-known specialty and a classic souvenir.
A local liqueur inspired by the flavors of Aachener Printen, combining sweet spice notes into a regional digestif or after-dinner drink.
Rhineland-style pot roast, usually beef marinated in a sweet-sour mixture and served with rich gravy. It is a classic hearty dish in the wider region around Aachen.
Established fine-dining restaurant in Aachen with French-influenced cuisine, polished service, and an elegant atmosphere.
Traditional Aachen restaurant known for hearty regional Rhineland dishes in a rustic, historic setting near the old town.
Well-known historic restaurant serving German and regional specialties with a classic, cozy atmosphere in central Aachen.
Moderate by German standards. Student demand keeps budget eats available, while hotels and central dining cost more during busy periods.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; in restaurants, 5-10% is typical for good service. Tip in cash or state the total before payment.
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Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße -> Aachen Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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.

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