How to travel from Berlin to Aachen, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Aachen is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Berlin to Aachen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Aachen Hbf.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Köln Hbf and then to Aachen Hbf.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Cologne Airport CGN and then to Aachen station west.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Aachen.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance636km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Aachen

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Aachen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Berlin and Aachen is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (335 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Berlin and Aachen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Aachen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Aachen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Aachen. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Aachen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, ABELLIO Rail, Abellio, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Thalys run train services between Berlin and Aachen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Berlin and Aachen. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Aachen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cologne Airport CGN. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Aachen. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Aachen. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Aachen Hbf. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Aachen is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Aachen. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) 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 Berlin and Aachen. The distance is around 636km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Aachen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Aachen

Transport options from Berlin to Aachen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3hrs
€130($130)
every 30 mins591km (367 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), Train3h 10m
€150($150)
every 30 mins610km (379 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train3h 25m
€250($250)
every 4 hours703km (437 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€140($140)
hourly618km (384 miles)
Train to Aachen central train station6h 25m
€38($38)
5 times a week659km (410 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€44($44)
every 4 hours717km (445 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€84($84)
on demand636km (395 miles)

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Airports near Aachen

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

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Aachen
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Aachen
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Aachen