Essen to Aachen train

Cheap train tickets from Essen to Aachen

Showing times and prices for Mar 25

Cheapest

17

Average

20

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

Deutsche Bahn
05:14PMEssen2h02 07:16PMAachen
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171One-way
Deutsche Bahn
04:40PMEssen2h03 06:43PMAachen
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201One-way
Deutsche Bahn
03:13AMEssen2h14 05:27AMAachen
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201One-way
Deutsche Bahn
08:10PMEssen1h57 10:07PMAachen
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211One-way
Deutsche Bahn
02:10PMEssen1h57 04:07PMAachen
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221One-way

Train schedule from Essen to Aachen

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, March 25
Deutsche Bahn
03:13AMEssen2h14 05:27AMAachen
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Deutsche Bahn
12:10PMEssen1h57 02:07PMAachen
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Deutsche Bahn
02:10PMEssen1h57 04:07PMAachen
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Deutsche Bahn
04:40PMEssen2h03 06:43PMAachen
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Deutsche Bahn
05:10PMEssen1h57 07:07PMAachen
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Deutsche Bahn
05:14PMEssen2h02 07:16PMAachen
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Deutsche Bahn
08:10PMEssen1h57 10:07PMAachen
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Fastest train times from Essen to Aachen

Showing times and prices for Mar 25

Fastest Journey

1 h 57 m

Average

1 h 58 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

100 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Essen for Aachen every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn
08:10PMEssen1h57 10:07PMAachen
0 transfers
211One-way
Deutsche Bahn
02:10PMEssen1h57 04:07PMAachen
0 transfers
221One-way
Deutsche Bahn
12:10PMEssen1h57 02:07PMAachen
0 transfers
221One-way
Deutsche Bahn
05:10PMEssen1h57 07:07PMAachen
0 transfers
221One-way
Deutsche Bahn
05:14PMEssen2h02 07:16PMAachen
0 transfers
171One-way

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Overview: Train from Essen to Aachen

distanceDistance61 miles (99 km)
durationAverage train duration1 h 37 min
priceAverage train ticket price$15 (€13)
frequencyTrain frequency40 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 33 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesNational Express, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys

Trains from Essen to Aachen cover the 61 miles (99 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 37 min with our travel partners like National Express, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys. Normally, there are 40 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $15 (€13), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $15 (€13). Travelers depart most frequently from Essen Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.

Train providers: National Express, Thalys and Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Aachen trains

Travel from Essen to Aachen from $15 (€13) with Omio’s train partners National Express, Thalys and Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Thalys
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Deutsche Bahn

Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train between Essen and Aachen with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.

Essen to Aachen train information with Thalys:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 38 min
  • Thalys frequency: 3 a day

National Express is the leading train company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Essen - Aachen train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Essen to Aachen train information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 57 min
  • National Express frequency: 16 a day

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Essen to Aachen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Aachen train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 40 min
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Essen to Aachen

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Aachen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Aachen.
FAQs
Omio customers have found cheap train tickets to Aachen from Essen for as low as $15 (€13)  for the next 7 days.
If you are looking to purchase your train ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Essen to Aachen train to cost on average $15 (€13)  one way.
The Essen to Aachen train distance is approximately 61 miles (99 km).
On average the Essen to Aachen train time is 1 h 37 min  covering the 61 mile (99 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

When departing from Essen, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen. When arriving in Aachen, you can end your journey in train stations like Aachen Hbf, Aachen West and Aachen-Rothe Erde.

Omio customers book a train from Essen Hbf   to Aachen Hbf   most frequently for this route.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Essen Hbf, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Aachen Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city center.

Take the Essen to Aachen train with National Express, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey to Aachen from Essen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The average number of trains departing Essen for Aachen is 40 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
The earliest train departing from Essen to Aachen leaves at 7: 39 AM. The last train departing from Essen to Aachen leaves at 7: 39 AM. You can find the latest Essen to Aachen train schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.
If you book a train ticket from Essen to Aachen within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $15 (€13) one way. However, we recommend booking your train in advance to get access to the best prices. Train tickets to Aachen from Essen are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Essen
Aachen
Essen Hbf is the most popular Essen railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Essen for your trip to Aachen.
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At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.
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