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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a train costs an average of $140.
Distance: 493 miles (795 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $136 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 11m Average total duration 14h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Vienna to Aachen:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Aachen costing on average $136 (€111).
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Aachen costing on average $140 (€115).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 51m.
Bus takes on average 15h 11m.
Tickets start at around $140 (€115) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-58.37 (€-47.71). The journey takes 10h 21m versus 9h 15m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Aachen
How to get from Vienna to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM20h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:55 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$801One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM20h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:55 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$801One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- EW97578:00 PM1h30Vienna International Airport9:30 PMDusseldorf Airport$3061One-way0 transfers
Other options
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EC 212+
ICE 918+RE15:28 AM10h37Vienna Hbf4:05 PMAachen Hbf$941One-way3 transfers
IC 540+RJX 260+ICE 518+RE15:57 AM11h08Vienna Hbf5:05 PMAachen Hbf$941One-way3 transfers- IC 848+EC 212+ICE 918+RE14:57 AM11h08Vienna Hbf4:05 PMAachen Hbf$941One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM19h00Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:15 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$821One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM19h05Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:00 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$861One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM16h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:30 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$911One-way1 transfer
EW7578:10 PM1h35Vienna International Airport9:45 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2391One-way0 transfers
OS199+ICE 726 · 109146:00 AM7h40Vienna International Airport1:40 PMAachen Hbf$2741One-way2 transfers- OS199+ICE 926 · ICE 3106:00 AM9h13Vienna International Airport3:13 PMAachen Hbf$2771One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Aachen:
A bus is $143 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Aachen costing on average $232 (€190).
A bus is $434 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Aachen costing on average $523 (€428).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 8m.
Bus takes on average 16h 4m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Aachen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Buzz to go to Aachen by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCB.
- 14 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Buzz.
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