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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 an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. 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 €19, while a train costs an average of €66.
Distance: 127 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€66 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Antwerp
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Antwerp, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Antwerp:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Antwerp costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Antwerp
How to get from Aachen to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:50 PM 3h15 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 7:05 PM Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:50 PM 3h15 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 7:05 PM Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 3103:16 PM 1h41 Aachen Hbf 4:57 PM Antwerp-Central €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
S41 · IC 534 · IC 293310:37 AM 2h51 Aachen Hbf 1:28 PM Antwerp-Central €30 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 3127:08 AM 1h50 Aachen Hbf 8:58 AM Antwerp-Central €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 314 · IC 45142:20 PM 1h46 Aachen Hbf 4:06 PM Antwerp-Central €46 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus5:40 PM 3h35 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 9:15 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:50 AM 3h55 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 3:45 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM 4h35 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 8:25 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Antwerp:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Antwerp costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity to go to Antwerp by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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