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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Strasbourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€80 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Strasbourg:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Strasbourg costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 7h 15m versus 3h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Strasbourg
How to get from Aachen to Strasbourg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Strasbourg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM7h45Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße6:05 PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile€191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM7h45Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße6:05 PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile€191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
10909 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 95748:18 AM3h57Aachen Hbf12:15 PMStrasbourg station€1061One-way3 transfers
Other options
26815 · ICE 2013 · ICE 371+
874389:51 AM5h13Aachen Hbf3:04 PMStrasbourg station€571One-way3 transfers
26817 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 7310:51 AM5h27Aachen Hbf4:18 PMStrasbourg station€691One-way4 transfers
26817 · ICE 517 · ICE 371+
8743810:51 AM4h13Aachen Hbf3:04 PMStrasbourg station€731One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM8h05Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße9:10 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile€191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM8h20Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße4:05 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile€191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM9h45Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße5:45 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile€191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Strasbourg:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Strasbourg costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Strasbourg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Strasbourg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Strasbourg by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Strasbourg by train.
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