How to travel from Munster to Aachen, Germany

The distance between Munster and Aachen is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Munster 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.

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Train

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf and then to Aachen West Bf.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Bus

Take the bus to Essen Hbf and then to Aachen station west.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Drive

Drive to Aachen.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance210km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munster and Aachen

There are several options for getting from Munster to Aachen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Munster and Aachen is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Munster and Aachen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munster to Aachen is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Munster and Aachen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Munster and Aachen. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Munster to Aachen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Duesseldorf Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, FlixTrain, National Express, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail and ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH run train services between Munster and Aachen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Munster and Aachen. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Munster to Aachen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Essen Hbf. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Munster and Aachen. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munster to Aachen. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf and then to Aachen West Bf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Munster and Aachen. The distance is around 210km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munster to Aachen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Munster and Aachen

Transport options from Munster to Aachen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€64($64)
hourly219km (136 miles)
Train via Essen Hbf2h 45m
€30($30)
hourly239km (149 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€14($14)
3 times a week262km (163 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€28($28)
on demand210km (131 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