Reading to Aachen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Aachen takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 583 km
Distance: €260
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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5h 48m

€186–390

Reading to Aachen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Aachen at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:43 PM → 7:36 AM
Arrives next day
11h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 4:33 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
12:11 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
2:16 PM → 7:35 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Reading to Aachen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 48m.

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