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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Aachen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Amsterdam costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $444 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Amsterdam costing on average $471 (€382).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Amsterdam
How to get from Aachen to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:05 PM3h40Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße6:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:05 PM3h40Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße6:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL180012:25 PM0h50Dusseldorf Airport1:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 18916 · IC 3930 · IC 31307:47 AM2h57Aachen Hbf10:44 AMAmsterdam Zuid$491One-way2 transfers
- 18918 · IC 3932 · IC 31328:17 AM2h57Aachen Hbf11:14 AMAmsterdam Zuid$491One-way2 transfers
- 18920 · IC 3934 · IC 31348:47 AM2h57Aachen Hbf11:44 AMAmsterdam Zuid$491One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus7:25 AM4h55Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM3h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße11:35 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM4h00Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße12:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$191One-way0 transfers
- 26809 · ICE 25+
KL18206:51 AM8h39Aachen Hbf3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3971One-way2 transfers 
LH73 · LH99210:40 AM3h10Dusseldorf Airport1:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4171One-way1 transfer- LH77 · LH10026:30 PM3h40Dusseldorf Airport10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Amsterdam costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $444 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Amsterdam costing on average $471 (€382).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni.
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