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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $99, while a train costs an average of $530.
Distance: 856 miles (1378 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$99 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $530 Average price | $341 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 5m Average total duration 25h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 18m Average total duration 22h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.1 - 8.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Madrid to Aachen:
A flight is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Aachen costing on average $132 (€107).
A flight is $431 (€350) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Aachen costing on average $530 (€431).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 18m.
Bus takes on average 26h 5m.
You'll arrive about 14h 10m sooner (2h 40m by flight vs 16h 50m by car) and save roughly $242 (€197) compared to fuel and tolls ($99 (€81) vs $341 (€277)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Aachen
How to get from Madrid to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:55 PM26h40Madrid4:35 PMAachen$1171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:55 PM26h40Madrid4:35 PMAachen$1171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:55 PM26h40Madrid4:35 PMAachen$1171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:50 PM28h55Madrid12:45 AMAachen$1181One-way0 transfers
- 2:55 PM26h40Madrid5:35 PMAachen$1521One-way0 transfers
- 8:35 PM29h25Madrid2:00 AMAachen$2091One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Aachen:
A flight is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Aachen costing on average $132 (€107).
A flight is $431 (€350) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Aachen costing on average $530 (€431).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 18m.
Bus takes on average 26h 5m.
- Around 93 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Aachen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Vueling to go to Aachen by flight.
- 13 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines.
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