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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Aachen to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€19
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€48
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 18 m
Trains on Sep 17
34
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aachen to Düsseldorf will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 34 trains from Aachen to Düsseldorf, including 25 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 319 · ICE 5269:36 PM1h20Aachen Hbf10:56 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€191One-way1 transfer- ICE 311 · IC 220012:48 PM1h20Aachen Hbf2:08 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€301One-way1 transfer
- ICE 19 · 285327:38 PM1h23Aachen Hbf9:01 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
- ICE 15 · 2851611:38 AM1h23Aachen Hbf1:01 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
- ICE 317 · 285285:38 PM1h23Aachen Hbf7:01 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
- 2641510:21 AM1h16Aachen Hbf11:37 AMDüsseldorf Hbf€511One-way0 transfers
- 264139:21 AM1h18Aachen Hbf10:39 AMDüsseldorf Hbf€511One-way0 transfers
- 264358:21 PM1h18Aachen Hbf9:39 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€511One-way0 transfers
- 264337:21 PM1h18Aachen Hbf8:39 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€511One-way0 transfers
- 2641711:21 AM1h18Aachen Hbf12:39 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€511One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Aachen to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 69 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Düsseldorf:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Düsseldorf costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
Live departures
Aachen to Düsseldorf train times
The table below shows live departures for Aachen to Düsseldorf trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26413 | 9:21 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 10:39 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 13 · 28512 | On time 9:38 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h23 | 11:01 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26815 | 9:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 11:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26415 | 10:21 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h16 | 11:37 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26817 | 10:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 12:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26417 | 11:21 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 12:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 15 · 28516 | On time 11:38 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h23 | 1:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26819 | 11:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 1:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26419 | 12:21 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 1:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 311 · IC 2200 | On time 12:48 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h20 | 2:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26821 | 12:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 2:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26421 | 1:21 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 2:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 315 · 28520 | On time 1:38 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h23 | 3:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26823 | 1:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 3:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26423 | 2:21 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 3:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26825 | 2:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 4:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26425 | 3:21 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 4:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 17 · 28524 | On time 3:38 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h23 | 5:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26827 | 3:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 5:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26427 | 4:21 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 5:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26829 | 4:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 6:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26429 | 5:21 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 6:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 317 · 28528 | On time 5:38 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h23 | 7:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26831 | 5:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 7:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26431 | 6:21 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 7:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26833 | 6:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 8:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26433 | 7:21 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 8:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 19 · 28532 | On time 7:38 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h23 | 9:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26835 | 7:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 9:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26435 | 8:21 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 9:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10340 · 20097 | 8:37 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h32 | 10:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26837 | 8:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h29 | 10:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26437 | 9:21 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h18 | 10:39 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 319 · ICE 526 | On time 9:36 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h20 | 10:56 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aachen to Düsseldorf
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Trains from Aachen to Düsseldorf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar from Aachen to Düsseldorf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar trains will get you between Aachen and Düsseldorf from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Eurostar
FAQs: Trains from Aachen to Düsseldorf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aachen to Düsseldorf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Aachen to Düsseldorf
Most Aachen to Düsseldorf trains use the Aachen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Use this guide to compare Aachen and Düsseldorf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Aachen station do trains to Düsseldorf leave from?
Getting to Aachen Hbf from Aachen city centre
Aachen Hbf is 1 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aachen Hbf train station facilities and services
Aachen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Louisiana, Dakashi sushi, Zitalia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen Hbf. ATMs are available at Aachen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aachen Hbf. Information desks are available at Aachen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aachen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aachen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aachen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Bestprice Hotel.
Getting to Aachen West from Aachen city centre
Aachen West train station facilities and services
Aachen West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chico Mendes, Pizzeria Pont Pascha, Vielharmonie, Polonia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen West. ATMs are available at Aachen West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aachen West. Information desks are available at Aachen West.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aachen West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aachen West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aachen West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen West.
Getting to Aachen-Rothe Erde from Aachen city centre
Aachen-Rothe Erde is 2 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aachen-Rothe Erde train station facilities and services
Aachen-Rothe Erde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Eiscafé am Elsassplatz, Kennedy Grill, Közde Kebap, Imbiss & Kneipe, Zeppelin Eck
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. ATMs are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. Information desks are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aachen-Rothe Erde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aachen-Rothe Erde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Which Düsseldorf station do trains from Aachen arrive at?
Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
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