How to travel from Zurich to Aachen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Aachen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $76.

Distance: 260 miles (420 km)

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Driving

$157

Average price

$169

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$61

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Cheapest

$179

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 39m

Average total duration

6h 9m

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30m

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4h 26m

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1h 26m

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3h 0m

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11h 33m

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11h 3m

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30m

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5h 58m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.3 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.4 - 1.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

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

A bus is $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Aachen costing on average $157 (€127).

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Aachen costing on average $169 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 11h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Aachen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Aachen among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Aachen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM13h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    7:20 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM13h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    7:20 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW763
    8:05 AM1h05
    Zurich Airport
    9:10 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1911One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 104 · 26828
    1:59 PM6h08
    Zurich HB
    8:07 PMAachen Hbf
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 770 · ICE 106 · IC 1941 · 26828
    11:59 AM8h08
    Zurich HB
    8:07 PMAachen Hbf
    $1111One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 1772 · IC 620 · ECE 4 · ICE 224
    1:29 PM8h11
    Zurich HB
    9:40 PMAachen Hbf
    $1211One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM13h05
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    10:30 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9763
    3:40 PM1h15
    Zurich Airport
    4:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1791One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avion Express MaltaEW9761
    8:40 AM1h15
    Zurich Airport
    9:55 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $1791One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW767
    8:30 PM1h05
    Zurich Airport
    9:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2651One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Aachen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Aachen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

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

A bus is $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Aachen costing on average $157 (€127).

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Aachen costing on average $169 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 11h 3m.

The distance from Zurich to Aachen is approximately 260 miles (420 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Aachen is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich 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 Zurich to Aachen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Aachen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aachen by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Aachen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Aachen:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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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