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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 bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $521.
Distance: 856 miles (1378 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $137 Average price Cheapest | $528 Average price | $336 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 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 bus is $0.47 (€0.38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Aachen costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $391 (€319) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Aachen costing on average $528 (€431).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 48m.
Bus takes on average 25h 35m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM27h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$1301One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM27h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$1301One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SN372212:40 PM2h15Madrid Barajas Airport2:55 PMBrussels Airport$3271One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM29h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$1321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM28h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:50 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$1391One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM29h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:45 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$1401One-way2 transfers
FR 537611:50 AM2h20Madrid Barajas Airport2:10 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
LO432 · LO4056:00 AM16h00Madrid Barajas Airport10:00 PMDusseldorf Airport$1991One-way1 transfer
BA457 · BA92410:35 AM10h25Madrid Barajas Airport9:00 PMDusseldorf Airport$2181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Aachen:
A bus is $0.47 (€0.38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Aachen costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $391 (€319) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Aachen costing on average $528 (€431).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 48m.
Bus takes on average 25h 35m.
- Around 86 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 AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Iberojet, Vueling, Air Europa to go to Aachen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa to go to Aachen by bus.
- 13 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Iberojet, Air Europa.
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