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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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$170 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg 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 Paris to Aachen:
A bus is $119 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Aachen costing on average $170 (€140).
A bus is $363 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Aachen costing on average $414 (€340).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Aachen
How to get from Paris to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
521196:30 AM6h40Paris, Porte Maillot1:10 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
521196:30 AM6h40Paris, Porte Maillot1:10 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF10065:30 PM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport6:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$6071One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM7h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$841One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM8h25Paris, Porte Maillot1:45 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM8h05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:05 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$851One-way1 transfer
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KL17998:10 AM3h40Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport$3181One-way1 transfer
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KL17997:10 AM4h40Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport$3181One-way1 transfer
KL2006+
KL18018:10 AM5h45Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$3181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Aachen:
A bus is $119 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Aachen costing on average $170 (€140).
A bus is $363 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Aachen costing on average $414 (€340).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Aachen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with Eurostar, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Aachen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Aachen by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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