How to travel from Aachen to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Aachen and Leverkusen is around 83km (51 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 50min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aachen to Leverkusen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LeverkusenAachen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Leverkusen Mitte.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance83km (52 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aachen and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Aachen to Leverkusen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).

The distance between Aachen and Leverkusen is around 83km (51 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (43 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Aachen and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aachen to Leverkusen is to drive which takes around 50min and will set you back approx €14 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Aachen and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aachen and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aachen and Leverkusen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

National Express and Abellio run train services between Aachen and Leverkusen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aachen and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aachen and Leverkusen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aachen and Leverkusen. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aachen to Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to Leverkusen Mitte. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aachen and Leverkusen. The distance is around 83km (52 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aachen to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Aachen to Leverkusen

Compare travel optionsbetween Aachen and Leverkusen

Transport options from Aachen to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€20($20)
hourly83km (51 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
€9($9)
once daily109km (68 miles)
Drive
50min
€14($14)
on demand83km (52 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

The following major airports near Leverkusen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen