The average train between Budapest and Aachen takes 15h 41m and the fastest train takes 13h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Aachen. 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 twice daily between Budapest and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Aachen at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 15h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Aachen station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
Budapest to Aachen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Aachen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Budapest to Aachen train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Budapest and Aachen is 1,009 km. The road distance is 1,351 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Aachen Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 12h 41m.