How to travel from Vienna to Aachen

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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €42.

Distance: 493 miles (795 km)

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€128

Average price

€103

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€68

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Cheapest

10h 36m

Average total duration

10h 6m

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30m

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4h 36m

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1h 36m

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3h 0m

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15h 11m

Average total duration

14h 41m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.4 - 4.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Ryanair

Most popular airline

FlixBus

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from Vienna to Aachen

How to get from Vienna to Aachen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Vienna to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:55PM15h55
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
09:50AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
$1011One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:55PM16h35
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
03:30PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
$981One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW753
09:00AM1h35
Vienna International Airport
10:35AMCologne Bonn Airport
$1821One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 26 · ICE 10
11:13AM9h03
Vienna Hbf
08:16PMAachen Hbf
$1821One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 26 · ICE 104 · 26828
11:13AM8h54
Vienna Hbf
08:07PMAachen Hbf
$1991One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 28 · ICE 12
09:13AM9h03
Vienna Hbf
06:16PMAachen Hbf
$2121One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:55PM18h50
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
11:45AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
$991One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM17h45
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
04:15AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
$991One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:30PM18h00
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
01:30PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
$991One-way
2 transfers
RyanairFR 87
12:00PM1h45
Vienna International Airport
01:45PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$1571One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 8080
07:10PM1h45
Vienna International Airport
08:55PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$1571One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9751
09:35AM1h35
Vienna International Airport
11:10AMDusseldorf Airport
$2581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Aachen

Travel to Aachen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Aachen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Aachen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Aachen is a flight with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Aachen:

A flight is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Aachen costing on average $50 (€40).

A flight is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Aachen costing on average $53 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 54m.

Bus takes on average 13h 35m.

The distance from Vienna to Aachen is approximately 493 miles (795 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Aachen is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 18 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Aachen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus to go to Aachen by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Eurowings , Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, KM Malta Airlines, TUIfly, Buzz to go to Aachen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB to go to Aachen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Aachen with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus.
  • 14 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Eurowings , Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, KM Malta Airlines, Buzz.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Berlin, Maastricht. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aachen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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