How to travel from Amsterdam to Aachen

Travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Aachen, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Aachen from Amsterdam restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Aachen, Germany from Amsterdam?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Aachen, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 1/16/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Amsterdam and Aachen closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Germany is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Amsterdam, Netherlands from Aachen, Germany?

Reentering Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Amsterdam from Aachen?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Netherlands must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/13/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Amsterdam from Aachen here.

There are 2 ways that you can travel between Amsterdam and Aachen. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Aachen is by taking a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options to Aachen:

A train is generally $13 (€11) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $36 (€30) from Amsterdam to Aachen.

The fastest way to get to Aachen from Amsterdam is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 3 min.

Other travel options to Aachen can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 4 h 25 min   on average.

The distance is approximately 121 miles (195 km) from Amsterdam to Aachen.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Aachen is:

• 25 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Aachen from Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Aachen:

• Buses mostly leave from Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk) and tend to arrive in Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bahnhofplatz).
• Trains most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Aachen at Aachen Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Aachen:

• You can go to Aachen from Amsterdam by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $36 (€30) with Flixbus from Amsterdam to Aachen on Omio.
• You can take a train from Amsterdam to Aachen with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $23 (€19) with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Aachen.

Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Aachen with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by train with with 25 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Aachen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Aachen from Amsterdam.

When planning your trip from Amsterdam to Aachen, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $36 (€30) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average $23 (€19) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Amsterdam to Aachen online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.