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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 $19 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Brussels:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Brussels costing on average $61 (€52).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $61 (€52) compared to roughly $29 (€24) 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.
FlixBus7:25 AM 2h35 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 10:00 AM Brussels, Gare Du Midi $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:25 AM 2h35 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 10:00 AM Brussels, Gare Du Midi $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
94867:23 PM 1h12 Aachen Hbf 8:35 PM Brussels-Midi $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 31810:20 PM 1h15 Aachen Hbf 11:35 PM Brussels-Midi $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 188:20 AM 1h15 Aachen Hbf 9:35 AM Brussels-Midi $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
S41 · IC 53410:37 AM 2h26 Aachen Hbf 1:03 PM Brussels-Midi $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus4:20 AM 3h00 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 AM 2h30 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 3:35 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Brussels:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Brussels costing on average $61 (€52).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 10 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 Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity, Alibus, ÖBB | Nightjet, CFL, Regional to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, Union Ivkoni International to go to Brussels by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Alibus, ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, Union Ivkoni International.
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