Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Aachen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
9 h 3 m
Average
9 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
795 km
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Aachen without transferring at least once.
Distance | 493 miles (795 km) | |
Average train duration | 9 h 3 min | |
Average train ticket price | $150 (€131) | |
Train frequency | 6 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day | |
Train companies | ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet or ÖBB | S-Bahn |
Trains from Vienna to Aachen cover the 493 miles (795 km) long trip taking on average 9 h 3 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet or ÖBB | S-Bahn. Normally, there are 6 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $150 (€131), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $53 (€46). Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
Travel to Aachen from Vienna from $53 (€46) with Omio’s train partners ÖBB Nightjet and Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
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 to Aachen from Vienna. 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.
Vienna to Aachen train information with Deutsche Bahn:
If you’re looking for a smooth and easy train to Aachen from Vienna, check Omio for ÖBB Nightjet trains offering this journey. Whether you are looking for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train to take for this 493 miles (795 km) route between Vienna and Aachen, Omio makes it easier than ever to find ÖBB Nightjet trains at affordable prices, and you can also quickly book train tickets online. Check the current ÖBB Nightjet train schedules for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route between Vienna and Aachen as well as relevant ticket information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard), and book your ÖBB Nightjet train on Omio. If you search for trains between Vienna and Aachen in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the ÖBB Nightjet tickets are mobile tickets, making it convenient for you to go paperless when traveling. With prices for ÖBB Nightjet trains between Vienna and Aachen starting at $147 (€128), buy your official ÖBB Nightjet tickets with Omio online quickly and easily!
Travel between Vienna, Austria and Aachen, Germany by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Aachen from Vienna as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Aachen to Vienna is: Unrestricted
Reentry to Austria is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
What are the requirements?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Vienna from Aachen here.
There are a few train stations in Vienna to start your journey from including Wien Westbahnhof, Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof and Wien Hauptbahnhof. In Aachen you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Aachen Hbf, Aachen West and Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Wien Westbahnhof, located approximately 4.4 miles (7.1 km) from the city center of Vienna. The most popular arrival train station in Aachen, called Aachen Hbf, is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from its city center.
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