How to travel from Zurich to Aachen

There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Aachen including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $60.

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

A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Aachen costing on average $123.

A bus is $85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Aachen costing on average $145.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 30m.

Bus takes on average 11h 39m.

The distance from Zurich to Aachen is approximately 260 miles (420 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Aachen is:

• Around 47 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 bus, train, 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 Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Smartwings to go to Aachen by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aachen by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Aachen by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Aachen:

• 12 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Aachen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Aachen, you can relax at the Carolus Thermen spa, explore vibrant local markets, stroll through Lousberg Park, attend events at the Eurogress Aachen, and visit the historic Ponttor. Don't miss the Aachen Cathedral, Aachen Rathaus, Elisenbrunnen, Centre Charlemagne, and Couven Museum for a glimpse into the city's rich history and culture.

To explore Aachen's key attractions, such as the Aachen Cathedral, Carolus Thermen spa, and the historic old town, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient.