How to travel from Amsterdam to Aachen

There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Aachen including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Aachen is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Aachen:

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Aachen costing on average €43.

A bus is €518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Aachen costing on average €540.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 53m.

Flight takes on average 5h 5m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Aachen is approximately 121 miles (196 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Aachen is:

• Around 20 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Aachen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
• Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Aachen Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Aachen by bus.
• Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Aachen by flight.

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

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
• 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Maastricht, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aachen and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Aachen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Aachen, you can relax at the Carolus Thermen spa, explore vibrant local markets, stroll through Lousberg Park, attend events at the Eurogress Aachen, and visit the historic Ponttor. Don't miss the Aachen Cathedral, Aachen Rathaus, Elisenbrunnen, Centre Charlemagne, and Couven Museum for a glimpse into the city's rich history and culture.

To explore Aachen's key attractions, such as the Aachen Cathedral, Carolus Thermen spa, and the historic old town, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient.