The average train between Reading and Aachen takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Aachen at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Aachen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Reading to Aachen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Aachen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Reading to Aachen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Aachen is 498 km. The road distance is 583 km.
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 26m.