How to travel from Brussels to Aachen

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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Aachen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 75 miles (122 km)

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$59

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$19

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$30

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1h 50m

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1h 20m

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2h 43m

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2h 13m

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1h 47m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Aachen costing on average $59 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brussels and Aachen including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Aachen among Omio's users.

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from Brussels to Aachen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus52119
    10:30 AM2h40
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1:10 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus52119
    10:30 AM2h40
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1:10 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9423
    11:25 AM1h08
    Brussels-Midi
    12:33 PMAachen Hbf
    $1041One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity507+Regional5010
    9:08 AM2h14
    Brussels-North
    11:22 AMAachen Hbf
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity507+Regional5010
    9:01 AM2h21
    Brussels-Central
    11:22 AMAachen Hbf
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 13
    8:25 AM1h10
    Brussels-Midi
    9:35 AMAachen Hbf
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 PM3h25
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM3h15
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1:45 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 AM2h40
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    4:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Brussels to Aachen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Brussels to Aachen, 78,68% 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 Brussels 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 Brussels 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 Brussels to Aachen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Aachen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Aachen costing on average $59 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 13m.

The distance from Brussels to Aachen is approximately 75 miles (122 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Aachen is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Aachen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Flibco to go to Aachen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Aachen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Aachen with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Cologne, Berlin, Maastricht, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aachen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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