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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $294 Average price | $81 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Aachen:
A flight is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Aachen costing on average $81 (€67).
A flight is $221 (€182) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Aachen costing on average $294 (€242).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Aachen
How to get from London to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Aachen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 23529:00 AM1h20London Stansted Airport11:20 AMCologne Bonn Airport$401One-way0 transfers
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FR 23529:00 AM1h20London Stansted Airport11:20 AMCologne Bonn Airport$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 25372:50 PM1h05London Stansted Airport4:55 PMEindhoven Airport$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
9110 · 94237:04 AM4h29London St Pancras International (STP)12:33 PMAachen Hbf$2791One-way1 transfer
9106 · 94116:16 AM3h17London St Pancras International (STP)10:33 AMAachen Hbf$2911One-way1 transfer
9106 · 94236:16 AM5h17London St Pancras International (STP)12:33 PMAachen Hbf$3301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM12h55London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM12h55London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM16h00London, Victoria Coach Station1:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$661One-way1 transfer
FR 25349:45 AM1h05London Stansted Airport11:50 AMEindhoven Airport$451One-way0 transfers
FR 56816:40 PM1h05London Stansted Airport8:45 PMEindhoven Airport$471One-way0 transfers
FR 281611:30 AM1h20London Stansted Airport1:50 PMCologne Bonn Airport$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Aachen:
A flight is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Aachen costing on average $81 (€67).
A flight is $221 (€182) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Aachen costing on average $294 (€242).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 89 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Aachen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, British Airways, Eurowings, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, Air Baltic, BA Cityflyer to go to Aachen by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 23 direct flights per day with Ryanair, British Airways, Eurowings, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, Air Baltic.
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