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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Aachen:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Aachen costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Utrecht to Aachen
How to get from Utrecht to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM5h40Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A12:25 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM5h40Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A12:25 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 3125 · IC 3925 · 189258:06 AM2h36Utrecht Centraal10:42 AMAachen Hbf$471One-way2 transfers
Other options
- IC 3129 · IC 3929 · 189299:06 AM2h36Utrecht Centraal11:42 AMAachen Hbf$471One-way2 transfers
- IC 3173 · IC 13973 · 189738:06 PM2h36Utrecht Centraal10:42 PMAachen Hbf$471One-way2 transfers
- IC 3169 · IC 13969 · 189697:06 PM2h36Utrecht Centraal9:42 PMAachen Hbf$471One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM6h05Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A2:20 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 AM7h00Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A5:35 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM6h15Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A3:05 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Aachen:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Aachen costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, U-Ov to go to Aachen by bus.
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