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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.
FlixBus7:25 AM2h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße10:00 AMBrussels, Gare Du Midi$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:25 AM2h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße10:00 AMBrussels, Gare Du Midi$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
94745:26 PM1h11Aachen Hbf6:37 PMBrussels-Midi$801One-way0 transfers
Other options
S41 · IC 5382:37 PM2h26Aachen Hbf5:03 PMBrussels-Midi$371One-way1 transfer
S41 · IC 5317:37 AM2h26Aachen Hbf10:03 AMBrussels-Midi$371One-way1 transfer
S41 · IC 5339:37 AM2h26Aachen Hbf12:03 PMBrussels-Midi$371One-way1 transfer
521204:50 PM2h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße7:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:35 AM3h20Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 AM3h00Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$201One-way0 transfers
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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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m 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 |
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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 $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Brussels costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Brussels:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Brussels costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, ASEAG to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Brussels by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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