The average train between Aachen and Chester takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Chester. 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 every 4 hours between Aachen and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Chester. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Chester station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Aachen to Chester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
Aachen to Chester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Aachen to Chester train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Aachen and Chester is 670.1 km. The road distance is 809 km.
You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Chester via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 30m.