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Compare train and bus for Duisburg to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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$39 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Duisburg to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Aachen:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Aachen costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurostar to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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