How to travel from Leverkusen to Aachen, Germany

The distance between Leverkusen and Aachen is around 83km (51 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 49min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Leverkusen to Aachen 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 AachenLeverkusen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Aachen Hbf.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Aachen Bendplatz.

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

Drive to Aachen.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance83km (52 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leverkusen and Aachen

There are several options for getting from Leverkusen to Aachen 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 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).

The distance between Leverkusen and Aachen 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 Leverkusen and Aachen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leverkusen to Aachen is to drive which takes around 49min and will set you back approx €14 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Leverkusen and Aachen, 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 Leverkusen and Aachen. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Leverkusen and Aachen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 10m.

National Express and Abellio run train services between Leverkusen and Aachen. Trains depart every 30 mins 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 Leverkusen and Aachen. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs twice daily.

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

FlixBus run regular bus services between Leverkusen and Aachen. Buses run twice 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 Leverkusen to Aachen. We recommend that you take the train to Aachen Hbf. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Leverkusen and Aachen. The distance is around 83km (52 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.

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

How do I get from Leverkusen to Aachen

Compare travel optionsbetween Leverkusen and Aachen

Transport options from Leverkusen to Aachen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€20($20)
every 30 mins83km (51 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
€9($9)
twice daily110km (68 miles)
Drive
49min
€14($14)
on demand83km (52 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