The average train between Aachen and Ahlen takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Ahlen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aachen and Ahlen. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Ahlen at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Ahlen. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Ahlen station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Aachen to Ahlen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.
Aachen to Ahlen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ahlen(Westf) station.
Book your Aachen to Ahlen train tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Aachen and Ahlen is 166.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Ahlen(Westf) via Duesseldorf Hbf in around 3h 2m.