How to travel from Madrid to Aachen

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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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$137

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$528

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$336

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5h 35m

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26h 5m

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25h 35m

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23h 18m

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22h 48m

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1.4 - 3.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $137 (€112).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 22h 48m.

Bus takes on average 25h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Aachen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Aachen among Omio's users.

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from Madrid to Aachen

How to get from Madrid to Aachen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM27h00
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM27h00
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3722
    12:40 PM2h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:55 PMBrussels Airport
    $3271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 PM29h25
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 PM28h00
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    6:50 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $1391One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM29h20
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    1:45 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $1401One-way
    2 transfers
  • RyanairFR 5376
    11:50 AM2h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:10 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $1511One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO432 · LO405
    6:00 AM16h00
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:00 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1991One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA457 · BA924
    10:35 AM10h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:00 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2181One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Aachen

Travel to Aachen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Aachen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Aachen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $137 (€112).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 22h 48m.

Bus takes on average 25h 35m.

The distance from Madrid to Aachen is approximately 856 miles (1378 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Aachen is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Aachen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Aachen:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Iberojet, Air Europa.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Berlin, Maastricht. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aachen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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