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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf
Showing times and prices for Jun 06
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
120 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels South Charleroi Airport 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 Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf without transferring at least once.
R 4560 · Bus 3810 · IC 13711 · R 501411:01 AM4h21Lodelinsart3:22 PMAachen Hbf$431One-way3 transfers- IC 3810 · Bus 3810 · IC 13711 · R 501411:53 AM3h29Charleroi-Sud3:22 PMAachen Hbf$431One-way3 transfers
- IC 3105 · ICE 115:06 AM2h30Charleroi-Sud7:36 AMAachen Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
- IC 5714 · ICE 11112:39 PM2h21Charleroi-Sud5:00 PMAachen Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
- R 4563 · IC 5714 · ICE 11112:01 PM2h59Lodelinsart5:00 PMAachen Hbf$611One-way2 transfers
- IC 5714 · ICE 11112:39 PM2h21Charleroi-Sud5:00 PMAachen Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
- IC 3113 · ICE 171:06 PM2h29Charleroi-Sud3:35 PMAachen Hbf$701One-way1 transfer
- IC 3115 · ICE 3173:06 PM2h29Charleroi-Sud5:35 PMAachen Hbf$701One-way1 transfer
- IC 3111 · ICE 31511:06 AM2h29Charleroi-Sud1:35 PMAachen Hbf$751One-way1 transfer
- IC 3109 · ICE 159:06 AM2h29Charleroi-Sud11:35 AMAachen Hbf$751One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf costing on average $56 (€46).
The fastest way to travel from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 55m.
Other travel options to Aachen Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Aachen Hbf including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.48 (€-23.20). The journey takes 2h 27m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 3105 · ICE 11 | On time 5:06 AM Charleroi-Sud | 2h30 | 7:36 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| R 4278 · IC 3107 · ICE 13 | On time 6:50 AM Courcelles-Motte | 2h45 | 9:35 AM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| R 4577 · IC 2528 · ICE 13 | On time 6:59 AM Lodelinsart | 2h36 | 9:35 AM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3107 · ICE 13 | On time 7:06 AM Charleroi-Sud | 2h29 | 9:35 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| R 4280 · IC 3109 · ICE 15 | On time 8:50 AM Courcelles-Motte | 2h45 | 11:35 AM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| R 4579 · IC 2530 · ICE 15 | On time 8:59 AM Lodelinsart | 2h36 | 11:35 AM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3109 · ICE 15 | On time 9:06 AM Charleroi-Sud | 2h29 | 11:35 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| R 4282 · IC 3111 · ICE 315 | On time 10:49 AM Courcelles-Motte | 2h46 | 1:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| R 4581 · IC 2532 · ICE 315 | On time 10:59 AM Lodelinsart | 2h36 | 1:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| R 4560 · Bus 3810 · IC 13711 · R 5014 | On time 11:01 AM Lodelinsart | 4h21 | 3:22 PM Aachen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3111 · ICE 315 | On time 11:06 AM Charleroi-Sud | 2h29 | 1:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 3810 · Bus 3810 · IC 13711 · R 5014 | On time 11:53 AM Charleroi-Sud | 3h29 | 3:22 PM Aachen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| R 4284 · IC 3113 · ICE 17 | On time 12:49 PM Courcelles-Motte | 2h46 | 3:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| R 4583 · IC 2534 · ICE 17 | On time 12:59 PM Lodelinsart | 2h36 | 3:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3113 · ICE 17 | On time 1:06 PM Charleroi-Sud | 2h29 | 3:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| R 4563 · IC 5714 · ICE 1111 | On time 2:01 PM Lodelinsart | 2h59 | 5:00 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 5714 · ICE 1111 | On time 2:39 PM Charleroi-Sud | 2h21 | 5:00 PM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| R 4286 · IC 3115 · ICE 317 | On time 2:49 PM Courcelles-Motte | 2h46 | 5:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| R 4585 · IC 2536 · ICE 317 | On time 2:59 PM Lodelinsart | 2h36 | 5:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3115 · ICE 317 | On time 3:06 PM Charleroi-Sud | 2h29 | 5:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| R 4288 · IC 3117 · ICE 19 | On time 4:49 PM Courcelles-Motte | 2h46 | 7:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| R 4587 · IC 2538 · ICE 19 | On time 4:59 PM Lodelinsart | 2h36 | 7:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3117 · ICE 19 | On time 5:06 PM Charleroi-Sud | 2h29 | 7:35 PM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| R 4290 · IC 3119 · ICE 319 | On time 6:49 PM Courcelles-Motte | 2h47 | 9:36 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| R 4589 · IC 2540 · ICE 319 | On time 6:59 PM Lodelinsart | 2h37 | 9:36 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3119 · ICE 319 | On time 7:06 PM Charleroi-Sud | 2h30 | 9:36 PM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf
Belgium
Germany
Trains from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 74 miles (120 km) distance in 2h 10m.
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 $12 (€10)
Distance 74 miles (120 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 10:01 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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 $12 (€10)
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Regional-Express trains will get you between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Aachen Hbf from $12 (€10). 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 Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
$42 (€34)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 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.
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.
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.
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
Regional-Express
About
Regional-Express (RE, or REX in Austria) is a type of regional train service found in Germany, Luxembourg, and Austria. It functions as a semi-fast train, making fewer stops than a Regionalbahn or S-Bahn but more than an Intercity or Intercity Express. RE services typically reach top speeds of 160 km/h, with some reaching 200 km/h on high-speed lines. While initially operated by DB Regio, many lines are now run by various private operators. These trains often use double-deck cars with electric or diesel locomotives.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Regional-Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type
Refund
Full refund for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory, available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs need ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels South Charleroi Airport 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.
Train ticket prices from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $32 (€26), while the average price is around $56 (€46).
The train from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf takes 2h 10m and runs 13 per day.
The first train from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf leaves at 6:01 AM.
The distance by train from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf is 74 miles (120 km).
The last train from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf leaves at 10:01 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around $12 (€10).
The train journey from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf offers a variety of scenic views, including rolling Belgian countryside, charming small towns, and glimpses of the Meuse River, providing a pleasant travel experience.
A day trip from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf is not feasible as the journey time is 2h 10m. There are 15 trains per day covering a distance of 74 miles (120 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf.
Since both Brussels South Charleroi Airport 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 bus as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels South Charleroi Airport 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 Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Aachen Hbf
Brussels
Aachen
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- McDonald's
- Louisiana
- Dakashi sushi
- Zitalia
Hotel
- Bestprice Hotel
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