How to travel from Paris to Aachen

Travel from Paris, France to Aachen, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Aachen from Paris restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Aachen, Germany from Paris?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Aachen, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 1/22/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Paris to Aachen closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Germany is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Aachen, Germany?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Aachen?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be tested. A positive test will result in mandatory quarantine

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/22/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Aachen here.

You can travel between Paris and Aachen 3 different ways: flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Aachen is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $54 (€44) compared to other travel options to Aachen:

A train is $45 (€37) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Paris to Aachen costing on average $99 (€81).

A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Paris to Aachen costing on average $61 (€50).

The fastest way to get to Aachen from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Aachen can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Aachen by bus can take on average 6 h 20 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 2 h 39 min   on average.

The distance is approximately 212 miles (342 km) from Paris to Aachen.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Aachen is:

• 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Aachen from Paris as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Aachen:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bahnhofplatz).
• Most travelers board their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Aachen Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Aachen:

• You can take a flight from Paris to Aachen with HOP! Cheap tickets can be found for $99 (€81) with HOP! From Paris to Aachen.
• You can take a bus from Paris to Aachen with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $61 (€50) with Flixbus from Paris to Aachen.
• You can travel by train between Paris and Aachen with Thalys, and you can find Thalys Paris to Aachen tickets for $54 (€44) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Aachen with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by train with Thalys with 3 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Aachen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Paris and Aachen.

Before traveling from Paris to Aachen, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket costs $99 (€81) one way on average for this journey.
• A bus ticket costs $61 (€50) one way on average for this journey.
• A train ticket for this route is costing $54 (€44) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Paris to Aachen tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.