The average train between Calais and Aachen takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 3 times a day between Calais and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Aachen at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Aachen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Aachen station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Calais to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Calais to Aachen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Aachen is 297.3 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Aachen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 53m.