How to get from Berlin to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Aachen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 335 miles (541 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $66 - $146 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $66 (€59) • 12 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $146 (€130) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 335 miles (541 km) from Berlin to Aachen. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $66 (€59). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Berlin to Aachen.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $22 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Aachen travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
There are 3 travel options between Berlin and Aachen. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Aachen is a bus with an average price of $66 (€59).
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Aachen:
Taking a bus costs $80 (€71) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $146 (€130) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $29 (€26) less than taking a train, which costs on average $95 (€85) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Berlin to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Aachen that take longer:
Bus takes 12 h 35 min on average.
Train takes on average 6 h 24 min.
The distance from Berlin to Aachen is approximately 335 miles (541 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Aachen is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Aachen from Berlin as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Aachen:
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Aachen:
Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Aachen with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Aachen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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