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Compare bus and train for Antwerp to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Aachen:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Aachen costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.59. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Antwerp to Aachen
How to get from Antwerp to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Antwerp to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM3h20Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)12:25 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$181One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM3h20Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)12:25 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 31111:01 AM1h42Antwerp-Central12:43 PMAachen Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 3133 · IC 511 · R 501412:07 PM3h15Antwerp-Central3:22 PMAachen Hbf$361One-way2 transfers
EC 9272 · IC 522 · R 500511:19 PM7h03Antwerp-Central6:22 AMAachen Hbf$361One-way2 transfers
ICE 3137:01 PM1h42Antwerp-Central8:43 PMAachen Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:40 AM2h50Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)12:30 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 AM3h45Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)3:05 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 AM3h50Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)9:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Aachen:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Aachen costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Aachen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Regional-Express, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Aachen by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
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