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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Aachen:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Aachen costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 23m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $29 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.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Aachen
How to get from Brussels to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5211910:30 AM2h40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:10 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5211910:30 AM2h40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:10 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
94717:25 PM1h08Brussels-Midi8:33 PMAachen Hbf$1161One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 116:23 AM1h13Brussels-Midi7:36 AMAachen Hbf$341One-way0 transfers- IC 507 · R 50108:56 AM2h26Brussels-Midi11:22 AMAachen Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
- IC 505 · R 50086:56 AM2h26Brussels-Midi9:22 AMAachen Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:20 AM2h40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)4:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$231One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:30 PM3h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:45 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:55 PM2h40Brussels, Gare Du Midi6:35 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Aachen:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Aachen costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Flibco to go to Aachen by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Flibco.
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