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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 411 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€45 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €173 Average price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Hamburg to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Aachen
Travel 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 Hamburg to Aachen.

There are 3 ways to get from Hamburg to Aachen: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Aachen is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €21 compared to other travel options to Aachen:
Taking a coach costs €39 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €60 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs €4 less than taking a train, which costs on average €25 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Hamburg to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Aachen that take longer:
Coach takes on average 9 h 30 min.
Getting to Aachen by train takes 5 h 14 min on average.
Aachen is approximately 410 km away from Hamburg.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Aachen is:
- 8 coaches per day.
- 37 flights per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Aachen as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Hamburg to Aachen:
- Trains mostly leave from Hamburg Hbf and tend to arrive in Aachen Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Aachen:
- FlixBus can take you to Aachen by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Hamburg to Aachen for €21.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa or TUIfly for flights to Aachen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Hamburg to Aachen tickets on Omio for €60.
- Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can get you to Aachen by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Hamburg to Aachen for €25 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Aachen with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct coach per day with.
- Direct flights with Eurowings with 6 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Aachen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Hamburg and Aachen.
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