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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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€43 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Amsterdam to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Aachen
Travel to Aachen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Aachen.

There are 3 options to travel from Amsterdam to Aachen including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Aachen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Aachen:
A bus is $218 (€197) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Aachen costing on average $228 (€206).
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train with an average ticket price of $22 (€20) from Amsterdam to Aachen.
The fastest way to get to Aachen from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 35 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 2 h 56 min.
You should expect to travel around 121 miles (195 km) between Amsterdam and Aachen.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Aachen is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Amsterdam to Aachen as scheduled services by train, bus or 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.
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, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus or GVB. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $10 (€9) with Ourbus from Amsterdam to Aachen on Omio.
- You can take a train from Amsterdam to Aachen with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic. Cheap tickets can be found for $22 (€20) with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Aachen.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Aachen with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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 between Amsterdam and Aachen.
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