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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 an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Utrecht to Aachen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Aachen:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Aachen costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
12:40 PM 9h00 Utrecht 9:40 PM Aachen $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:40 PM 9h00 Utrecht 9:40 PM Aachen $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:15 AM 6h05 Utrecht 12:20 PM Aachen $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:10 PM 7h50 Utrecht 11:00 PM Aachen $31 1 One-way 0 transfers4:10 PM 7h50 Utrecht 12:00 AM Aachen $34 1 One-way 0 transfers2:30 PM 6h10 Utrecht 8:40 PM Aachen $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Aachen:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Aachen costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 6 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, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NS Domestic to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Aachen by bus.
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