How to travel from Bruges to Aachen

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Compare train and bus for Bruges to Aachen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr181 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr181, while a train costs an average of kr514.

Distance: 128 miles (206 km)

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Driving

kr514

Average price

kr181

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Cheapest

kr298

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 39m

Average total duration

5h 9m

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30m

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2h 51m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Aachen is a bus with an average price of kr200.

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

A bus is kr142 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Aachen costing on average kr342.

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bruges and Aachen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bruges 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 28m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around kr342 compared to roughly kr298 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 Bruges to Aachen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 AM4h20
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    12:25 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    kr1151One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 AM4h20
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    12:25 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    kr1151One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCB2807+Eurostar9411
    8:11 AM2h22
    Bruges station
    10:33 AMAachen Hbf
    kr6891One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 511 · R 5014
    11:59 AM3h23
    Bruges station
    3:22 PMAachen Hbf
    kr2371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 522 · R 5005
    11:23 PM6h59
    Bruges station
    6:22 AMAachen Hbf
    kr2371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2818 · ICE 319
    7:11 PM2h25
    Bruges station
    9:36 PMAachen Hbf
    kr3031One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:25 PM5h20
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    1:45 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    kr1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:10 PM5h30
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    7:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    kr1471One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bruges 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 Bruges to Aachen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bruges and Aachen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Aachen is a bus with an average price of kr181.

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

A bus is kr161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Aachen costing on average kr342.

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 39m.

The distance from Bruges to Aachen is approximately 128 miles (206 km).
The average frequency per day from Bruges to Aachen is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bruges to Aachen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bruges to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Aachen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, flibco to go to Aachen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bruges to Aachen:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bruges to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Berlin, Maastricht. 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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