How to travel from Aachen to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train 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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. 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 €10, and a flight costs an average of €254.

Distance: 121 miles (196 km)

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€44

Average price

€20

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Cheapest

€438

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3h 29m

Average total duration

2h 59m

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30m

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5h 54m

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5h 24m

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3h 55m

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55m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.2kg

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KLM Cityhopper

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from Aachen to Amsterdam

How to get from Aachen to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Aachen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM3h35
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
11:35AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM3h35
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
11:35AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1798
08:15AM0h55
Dusseldorf Airport
09:10AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$7521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnBus RE18 · Bus 30337 · IC 2738
08:30AM4h20
Aachen Hbf
12:50PMAmsterdam Centraal
$561One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 128
09:38AM3h51
Aachen Hbf
01:29PMAmsterdam Centraal
$1111One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM4h00
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
12:00PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25AM4h55
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
12:20PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:10PM6h05
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
06:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$301One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 11+LufthansaLH992
07:38AM6h02
Aachen Hbf
01:40PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3211One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 513+LufthansaLH992
06:51AM6h49
Aachen Hbf
01:40PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3261One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 11+LufthansaLH996
07:38AM9h52
Aachen Hbf
05:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3211One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Aachen to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Amsterdam costing on average $50 (€39).

A bus is $308 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Amsterdam costing on average $321 (€254).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 57m.

Bus takes on average 3h 40m.

The distance from Aachen to Amsterdam is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Amsterdam:
  • 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 Heerlen and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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