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Compare bus and train 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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m 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 |
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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 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 (€41).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
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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.
3:30 PM6h10Utrecht9:40 PMAachen$261One-way0 transfers
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3:30 PM6h10Utrecht9:40 PMAachen$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:30 PM6h10Utrecht9:40 PMAachen$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:05 AM8h30Utrecht7:35 PMAachen$341One-way0 transfers
4:10 PM7h50Utrecht12:00 AMAachen$421One-way0 transfers
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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 (€41).
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 bus and train 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, Centraal Station and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, Bravo to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Aachen by train.
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