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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Antwerp:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Antwerp costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Antwerp
How to get from Aachen to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:50 AM3h55Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:45 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:50 AM3h55Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:45 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1114 · IC 263311:29 AM1h42Aachen Hbf1:11 PMAntwerp-Central$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 316 · IC 451010:20 AM1h46Aachen Hbf12:06 PMAntwerp-Central$681One-way1 transfer
- ICE 18 · IC 45088:20 AM1h47Aachen Hbf10:07 AMAntwerp-Central$681One-way1 transfer
- ICE 16 · IC 451212:20 PM1h46Aachen Hbf2:06 PMAntwerp-Central$841One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM4h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße8:25 PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:40 PM3h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße9:15 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 PM3h30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße7:20 PMAntwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage)$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Antwerp:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Antwerp costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Antwerp by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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