Essen to Aachen

Essen to Aachen

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Essen to Aachen Schedule

Essen to Aachen Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
CD 2nd Class Seat 04:08 - 06:07€ 67.45
CD 2nd Class Seat 07:08 - 09:07€ 67.45
CD 2nd Class Seat 08:08 - 10:07€ 67.45
CD 2nd Class Seat 10:08 - 12:07€ 67.45
CD 2nd Class Seat 13:08 - 15:07€ 67.45
CD 2nd Class Seat 14:08 - 16:07€ 67.45
CD 2nd Class Seat 17:08 - 19:07€ 67.45
CD 2nd Class Seat 18:08 - 20:07€ 67.45
FlixBus Economy 21:50 - 00:55€ 11.99

Transportation from Essen to Aachen

Facts about the transport from Essen to Aachen

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport1h 54m
Earliest Departure12:50 PM
Latest Departure9:50 PM
Departures per day2
Distance116 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFlixBus, Flixtrain

How to get from Essen to Aachen

Travelling between Essen and Aachen is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 12.92 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 11.84.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Aachen?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 4 hours to travel between Essen and Aachen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Essen and Aachen. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 54m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 5m to reach Aachen.

How much does it cost to get from Essen to Aachen?

Travelling between Essen and Aachen can be as cheap as USD 11.84 if you opt for a Flixtrain train and as expensive as USD 12.92 if you buy a FlixBus Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Essen and Aachen ?

  • 1 from Essen to Aachen starting from 21:50 Essen Train Station until 21:50 Essen Train Station
  • 1 from Essen to Aachen starting from 12:50 Essen Central until 12:50 Essen Central

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Essen to Aachen.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Essen to Aachen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Essen and Aachen

FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Essen to Aachen?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train