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The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

$49

Average ticket price on Sep 17

$49

Fastest journey on Sep 17

2 h 57 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

2 h 58 m

Trains on Sep 17

14

Distance

197 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3927 · 18927
    8:14 AM2h58
    Amsterdam Centraal
    11:12 AMAachen Hbf
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3931 · 18931
    9:14 AM2h58
    Amsterdam Centraal
    12:12 PMAachen Hbf
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3929 · 18929
    8:44 AM2h58
    Amsterdam Centraal
    11:42 AMAachen Hbf
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3945 · 18945
    12:44 PM2h58
    Amsterdam Centraal
    3:42 PMAachen Hbf
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3947 · 18947
    1:14 PM2h58
    Amsterdam Centraal
    4:12 PMAachen Hbf
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $728.

Distance: 122 miles (197 km)

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Driving

$57

Average price

$40

Average price

Cheapest

$728

Average price

$52

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 29m

Average total duration

4h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 54m

Average total duration

2h 54m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 12m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf is a bus with an average price of $40.

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

A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf costing on average $57.

A bus is $688 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf costing on average $728.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Aachen Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 6m.

Bus takes on average 4h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam Centraal and Aachen Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 6m sooner (3h 6m by train vs 3h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 3953 · 189532:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal
2h57
5:42 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3955 · 189553:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
6:12 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3957 · 189573:44 PM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
6:42 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3959 · 189594:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
7:12 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3961 · 189614:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal
2h57
7:42 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3965 · 189655:44 PM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
8:42 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2975 · 189778:09 PM Amsterdam Centraal
3h33
11:42 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2977 · 32585 · 189778:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal
3h03
11:42 PM Aachen Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2979 · 189819:09 PM Amsterdam Centraal
3h33
12:42 AM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2981 · 32589 · 189819:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal
3h03
12:42 AM Aachen Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2919 · IC 3919 · 189196:09 AM Amsterdam Centraal
3h03
9:12 AM Aachen Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2921 · IC 3921 · 189216:40 AM Amsterdam Centraal
3h02
9:42 AM Aachen Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3923 · 189237:14 AM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
10:12 AM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3925 · 189257:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
10:42 AM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3927 · 189278:14 AM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
11:12 AM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3929 · 189298:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
11:42 AM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3931 · 189319:14 AM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
12:12 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3945 · 1894512:44 PM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
3:42 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3947 · 189471:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
4:12 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3949 · 189491:44 PM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
4:42 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3951 · 189512:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal
2h58
5:12 PM Aachen Hbf1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf

NetherlandsNetherlands
GermanyGermany
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Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 but you can travel from only $13 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 13:26. The fastest train covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 2h 42m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $13
Distance
122 miles (197 km)
Average train duration
3h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
$25
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
2h 42m
First train
4:09 AM
Last train
1:26 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
1 day
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $13

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Amsterdam Centraal and Aachen Hbf from $13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$25
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aachen Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $25, while the average price is around $57.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf takes 2h 42m and runs 10 per day.
The distance by train from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf is 122 miles (197 km).
The first train from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf leaves at 4:09 AM.
The last train from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf leaves at 1:26 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Intercity.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around $13.
The train journey from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf offers pleasant views of the Dutch countryside, with sights of charming villages, lush fields, and waterways, transitioning into the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes of the Limburg region as you approach Aachen.
A day trip from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 42m. However, there are 57 trains available per day for this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf.
Since both Amsterdam Centraal and Aachen Hbf 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.
Popular day trips by train from Aachen Hbf include Brussels, Liège, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Maastricht.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
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.
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.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf

Most Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Aachen Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam Centraal and Aachen Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Amsterdam
Arrival train stations in Aachen
Amsterdam CentraalStationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, NetherlandsWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam city centre

BusN87, N85, N88 · 6m · $1 · every ~2 min
Tram17, 2, 24 · 4m · $1 · every ~48 min
Subway52 · 1m · $1 · every ~28 min

Amsterdam Centraal train station facilities and services

Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.

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