How to travel from Dresden to Aachen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Aachen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €62.

Distance: 333 miles (537 km)

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€78

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€253

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€49

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8h 3m

Average total duration

7h 33m

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30m

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4h 38m

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1h 38m

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9h 58m

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9h 28m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Eurowings

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from Dresden to Aachen

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
05:15AM17h45
Dresden
11:00PMAachen
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
05:15AM17h45
Dresden
11:00PMAachen
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:00PM12h35
Dresden
09:35AMAachen
$551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
03:55PM17h40
Dresden
09:35AMAachen
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:40PM16h05
Dresden
01:45PMAachen
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:10AM13h55
Dresden
08:05PMAachen
$481One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Aachen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Aachen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Aachen is a train with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A train is $29 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Aachen costing on average $42 (€33).

A train is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Aachen costing on average $78 (€62).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 52m.

Bus takes on average 11h 30m.

The distance from Dresden to Aachen is approximately 333 miles (537 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Aachen is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Aachen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Aachen by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Lufthansa to go to Aachen by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Aachen with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings .
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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.
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