How to travel from Aachen to Antwerp

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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Antwerp

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 127 km

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€44

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€18

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Cheapest

2h 29m

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1h 59m

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30m

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3h 43m

Average total duration

3h 13m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Aachen to Antwerp

How to get from Aachen to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Aachen to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM3h30
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    7:20 PMAntwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage)
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM3h30
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    7:20 PMAntwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage)
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1114 · IC 2633
    11:29 AM1h42
    Aachen Hbf
    1:11 PMAntwerp-Central
    621One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 18 · IC 4508
    8:20 AM1h47
    Aachen Hbf
    10:07 AMAntwerp-Central
    581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 16 · IC 4512
    12:20 PM1h46
    Aachen Hbf
    2:06 PMAntwerp-Central
    701One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 316 · IC 4510
    10:20 AM1h46
    Aachen Hbf
    12:06 PMAntwerp-Central
    701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 PM3h35
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    9:15 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:50 AM3h55
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    3:45 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM4h35
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    8:25 PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
    191One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Antwerp

Travel to Antwerp 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 Aachen to Antwerp.

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There are 2 options to travel between Aachen and Antwerp including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Antwerp is a bus with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Antwerp:

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Antwerp costing on average €44.

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Antwerp is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 13m.

The Aachen to Antwerp distance is approximately 127 km.
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Antwerp is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Antwerp:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Antwerp, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Antwerp by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Antwerp by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Aachen to Antwerp:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Antwerp often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Bruges, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Antwerp and these popular destinations at a great price.

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