How to travel from Berlin to Aachen

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

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Aachen is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Aachen costing on average €47.

A bus is €113 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Aachen costing on average €155.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 20m.

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

The distance from Berlin to Aachen is approximately 336 miles (541 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Aachen is:

• Around 17 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.

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

• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aachen by train.
• Travel with Eurowings, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta to go to Aachen by flight.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
• 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 5 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.

Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Maastricht, Amsterdam. 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.