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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Aachen:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Aachen costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50429 · 5212010:40 AM6h05Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf4:45 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$101One-way1 transfer
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50429 · 5212010:40 AM6h05Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf4:45 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 546 · ICE 107:10 PM1h06Düsseldorf Hbf8:16 PMAachen Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 2203 · ICE 15463:47 PM1h22Düsseldorf Hbf5:09 PMAachen Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
ICE 15463:44 PM1h25Düsseldorf Hbf5:09 PMAachen Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
ICE 646 · ICE 3169:10 AM1h06Düsseldorf Hbf10:16 AMAachen Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:35 PM2h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf12:55 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Aachen:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Aachen costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Aachen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar.
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