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Compare train and bus for Ixelles to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ixelles to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ixelles to Aachen
Compare the available ways to get from Ixelles to Aachen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ixelles to Aachen:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ixelles to Aachen costing on average €46.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Ixelles to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ixelles to Aachen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:06 PM 1h49 Bruxelles-midi 8:55 PM Aachen €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:06 PM 1h49 Bruxelles-midi 8:55 PM Aachen €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:25 AM 1h08 Bruxelles Midi 10:33 AM Aachen €80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:25 AM 1h10 Bruxelles Midi 9:35 AM Aachen €36 1 One-way 0 transfers10:25 AM 1h10 Bruxelles Midi 11:35 AM Aachen €36 1 One-way 0 transfers12:25 PM 1h10 Bruxelles Midi 1:35 PM Aachen €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ixelles to Aachen:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ixelles to Aachen costing on average €46.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ixelles and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Aachen by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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