Where do I depart from Brussels? Where do I arrive in Aachen?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Aachen: Buses mostly leave from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and tend to arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße. Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Aachen Hbf.

Which travel companies can take me from Brussels to Aachen?

The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Aachen: FlixBus or Ourbus can get you to Aachen by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Brussels to Aachen for $10 (€9) on Omio. Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB can get you to Aachen by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCB from Brussels to Aachen for $28 (€25) on Omio.

Is it possible to travel directly between Brussels and Aachen?

Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Aachen with the following travel companies: You can find 10 direct buses per day to take to Aachen with FlixBus. You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Aachen with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB. 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 journey.

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Travel Information to Aachen from Brussels

Distance	76 miles (122 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$10 - $13
Cheapest mode	Bus • $10 (€9) • 1 h 55 min
Fastest mode	Train • $13 (€12) • 1 h 9 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 76 miles (122 km) to Aachen from Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Brussels to Aachen.

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from 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.

FlixBus

04:15PM3h25

Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)

07:40PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße

$281One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus

10:10PM3h15

Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)

01:25AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße

$191One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

9411

09:25AM1h08

Brussels-Midi

10:33AMAachen Hbf

$1341One-way

0 transfers

Other options

Train

Bus

507 · 41

08:56AM2h26

Brussels-Midi

11:22AMAachen Hbf

$451One-way

1 transfer

505 · 41

06:56AM2h26

Brussels-Midi

09:22AMAachen Hbf

$451One-way

1 transfer

ICE 15

10:25AM1h11

Brussels-Midi

11:36AMAachen Hbf

$821One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

01:15AM2h40

Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)

03:55AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße

$491One-way

0 transfers

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How to get from Brussels to Aachen

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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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You can travel by travel from Brussels to Aachen with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Eurostar. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Train Companies

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier,

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.

FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Aachen

FAQs: 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.

You can get between Brussels and Aachen 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Aachen from Brussels is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Aachen:

Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $13 (€12).

The fastest way from Brussels to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 9 min.

There are alternative travel options to Aachen that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 55 min of travel time.

The Brussels to Aachen distance is around 76 miles (122 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Aachen is:

10 buses per day.
Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Aachen:

Buses mostly leave from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and tend to arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Aachen Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Aachen:

FlixBus or Ourbus can get you to Aachen by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Brussels to Aachen for $10 (€9) on Omio.
Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB can get you to Aachen by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCB from Brussels to Aachen for $28 (€25) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Aachen with the following travel companies:

You can find 10 direct buses per day to take to Aachen with FlixBus.
You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Aachen with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB.

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 journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Brussels to Aachen? Many Omio customers who go from Brussels to Aachen usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Cologne or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Cologne or Amsterdam from Aachen, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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