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The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Aachen

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

€44

Average price

€44

Fastest journey

3 h 46 m

Average duration

3 h 46 m

Trains per day

Distance

196 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Aachen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Amsterdam to Aachen will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Aachen without transferring at least once.

IC 2931 · Bus RE18

09:11AM3h46

Amsterdam Centraal

12:57PMAachen Hbf

€441One-way

1 transfer

IC 2927 · IC 3927 · Bus RE18

08:11AM3h46

Amsterdam Centraal

11:57AMAachen Hbf

€441One-way

2 transfers

IC 2929 · IC 3929 · Bus RE18

08:41AM3h46

Amsterdam Centraal

12:27PMAachen Hbf

€441One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Aachen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €33.

Distance: 196 km

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Most popular Train	Bus
€41 Average price	€19 Average price Cheapest
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Amsterdam to Aachen train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11

Last updated at 5:59 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 2927 · IC 3927 · RE 18927	On time 6:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	9:12 AM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2927 · RE 18929	On time 6:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	9:42 AM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2929 · IC 3929 · RE 18929	On time 6:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	9:42 AM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2931 · RE 18931	On time 7:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	10:12 AM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2933 · IC 3933 · RE 18933	On time 7:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	10:42 AM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2933 · RE 18935	On time 7:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	11:12 AM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 153 · RE 26416	On time 8:01 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h35	11:36 AM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2935 · IC 3935 · RE 18935	On time 8:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	11:12 AM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2935 · RE 18937	On time 8:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	11:42 AM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2937 · IC 3937 · RE 18937	On time 8:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	11:42 AM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2939 · RE 18939	On time 9:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	12:12 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2941 · RE 18943	On time 9:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	1:12 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2941 · IC 3941 · RE 18941	On time 9:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	12:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 155 · RE 26420	On time 10:01 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h35	1:36 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2943 · RE 18945	On time 10:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	1:42 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2943 · IC 3943 · RE 18943	On time 10:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	1:12 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2945 · IC 3945 · RE 18945	On time 10:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	1:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2947 · RE 18947	11:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	2:12 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2949 · RE 18951	11:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	3:12 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2949 · IC 3949 · RE 18949	11:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	2:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2951 · RE 18953	12:11 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	3:42 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2951 · IC 3951 · RE 18951	12:11 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	3:12 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2953 · IC 3953 · RE 18953	12:41 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	3:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2955 · RE 18955	1:11 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	4:12 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2957 · RE 18959	1:41 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	5:12 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2957 · IC 3957 · RE 18957	1:41 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	4:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2959 · RE 18961	On time 2:11 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	5:42 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2959 · IC 3959 · RE 18959	2:11 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	5:12 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2961 · IC 3961 · RE 18961	On time 2:41 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	5:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2963 · RE 18965	On time 3:11 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	6:42 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2965 · IC 3965 · RE 18965	On time 3:41 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	6:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2967 · RE 18969	4:11 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	7:42 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2969 · IC 3969 · RE 18969	4:41 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	7:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2971 · RE 18973	5:11 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	8:42 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2973 · 32581 · RE 18973	5:41 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	8:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2975 · RE 18977	On time 6:11 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	9:42 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2977 · 32585 · RE 18977	On time 6:41 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	9:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2979 · RE 18981	On time 7:11 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h31	10:42 PM Aachen Hbf	1 transfer
IC 2981 · 32589 · RE 18981	On time 7:41 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h01	10:42 PM Aachen Hbf	2 transfers
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Amsterdam to Aachen?

The best time to book your train from Amsterdam to Aachen is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Amsterdam to Aachen route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Amsterdam to Aachen per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Amsterdam to Aachen.

Trains

from €30

Buses

from €10

Flights

from €165

Journey information

Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Aachen

Netherlands

Germany

Trains from Amsterdam to Aachen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €9

Distance

196 km

Average train duration

3h 3m

Cheapest ticket price

€33

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 56m

First train

00:17

Last train

23:17

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €9

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Amsterdam to Aachen

Find the best trains between Amsterdam and Aachen with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from €38. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Amsterdam to Aachen train.

Amsterdam to Aachen train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 56 min
Cheapest Price: €38

FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam to Aachen

FAQs: Travel by train from Amsterdam to Aachen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Aachen.

Cheap train tickets from Amsterdam to Aachen can start from as little as €38 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Amsterdam to Aachen is €38; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Amsterdam to Aachen is 2 h 56 min to travel the 195 km long journey, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Amsterdam to Aachen leaves at 00: 17. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Amsterdam to Aachen leaves at 23: 17.

There are 7 trains a day from Amsterdam to Aachen which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from Amsterdam to Aachen you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Amsterdam to Aachen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 17.

A trip to Aachen from Amsterdam is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 56 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Amsterdam to Aachen is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Aachen from Amsterdam including taking a coach, train or flight.