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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$123 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Nuremberg to Aachen:
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Aachen costing on average $123 (€98).
A bus is $499 (€399) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Aachen costing on average $541 (€433).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Aachen
How to get from Nuremberg to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:20 PM7h55Nürnberg, ZOB4:15 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:20 PM7h55Nürnberg, ZOB4:15 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH143 · LH7411:35 AM2h40Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport2:15 PMDusseldorf Airport$5171One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 926 · 109189:31 AM6h09Nuremberg Hbf3:40 PMAachen Hbf$1291One-way1 transfer
ICE 724 · 4495 · ICE 1645 · 2682010:00 AM6h07Nuremberg Hbf4:07 PMAachen Hbf$1411One-way3 transfers
ICE 728 · 4493 · IC 1947 · 268168:00 AM6h07Nuremberg Hbf2:07 PMAachen Hbf$1691One-way3 transfers
FlixBus2:55 AM7h35Nürnberg, ZOB10:30 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$511One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:45 AM8h00Nürnberg, ZOB3:45 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$511One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM9h35Nürnberg, ZOB1:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$631One-way1 transfer
LH147+
LH786:30 PM3h15Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:45 PMDusseldorf Airport$5311One-way1 transfer
LH145+
LH42162:30 PM3h15Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport5:45 PMDusseldorf Airport$5311One-way1 transfer
LH149 · LH726:10 AM3h25Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:35 AMDusseldorf Airport$6731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Aachen:
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Aachen costing on average $123 (€98).
A bus is $499 (€399) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Aachen costing on average $541 (€433).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Aachen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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