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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Ghent to Aachen:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Aachen costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (2h 1m by train vs 2h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $40 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.
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How to get from Ghent to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:15 PM4h30Gent, Ghent1:45 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:15 PM4h30Gent, Ghent1:45 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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94838:41 PM1h52Ghent St Pieters10:33 PMAachen Hbf$841One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 507 · R 50108:25 AM2h57Ghent St Pieters11:22 AMAachen Hbf$361One-way1 transfer- IC 2818 · ICE 3197:41 PM1h55Ghent St Pieters9:36 PMAachen Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
- IC 2816 · ICE 195:41 PM1h54Ghent St Pieters7:35 PMAachen Hbf$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM5h25Gent, Ghent3:05 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM5h15Gent, Ghent9:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM5h10Gent, Ghent2:20 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Aachen:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Aachen costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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