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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł72, while a train costs an average of zł238.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł238 Average price | zł72 Average price Cheapest | zł110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Brussels:
A bus is zł100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Brussels costing on average zł160.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 41m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around zł160 compared to roughly zł110 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Brussels
How to get from Aachen to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
521204:50 PM2h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße7:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)zł741One-way0 transfers
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521204:50 PM2h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße7:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)zł741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
94745:23 PM1h12Aachen Hbf6:35 PMBrussels-Midizł3481One-way0 transfers
Other options
S41 · IC 5448:37 PM2h23Aachen Hbf11:00 PMBrussels-Midizł1381One-way1 transfer
ICE 31610:20 AM1h15Aachen Hbf11:35 AMBrussels-Midizł1441One-way0 transfers
ICE 188:20 AM1h15Aachen Hbf9:35 AMBrussels-Midizł1441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 AM3h00Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)zł831One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:35 AM3h20Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)zł831One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 AM2h25Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)zł1211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Brussels:
A bus is zł166 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Brussels costing on average zł238.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Brussels 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 Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, CFL, Eurostar, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Brussels by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Eurostar, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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