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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Aachen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €385.

Distance: 336 miles (541 km)

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€104

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€96

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6h 15m

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11h 34m

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Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Aachen

Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Aachen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Aachen is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Aachen costing on average €104.

A bus is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Aachen costing on average €385.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 15m.

Bus takes on average 12h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Aachen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Aachen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 34m sooner (5h 45m by train vs 7h 19m by car). Tickets start at around €104 compared to roughly €96 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Berlin to Aachen

How to get from Berlin to Aachen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Aachen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 273 · ICE 18
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 273 · ICE 18
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 654 · 26814
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW8054
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8044
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9047
    0 transfers

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How to get from Berlin to Aachen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Aachen, 87,50% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Aachen and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Aachen.

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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 €45.

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

A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Aachen costing on average €104.

A bus is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Aachen costing on average €385.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 15m.

Bus takes on average 12h 4m.

The distance from Berlin to Aachen is approximately 336 miles (541 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Aachen is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 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 FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, TAP Portugal, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti, Condor Flugdienst, Helvetic Airways to go to Aachen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Aachen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Aachen with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta.
  • 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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.
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