What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Aarschot?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Aarschot is to bus and line 56 bus and line 30 bus which costs €12 - €15 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Aarschot?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Aarschot is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Aarschot?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Aarschot. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Aarschot Demervallei via Hasselt Station perron 14 and Diest Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Aarschot?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Aarschot. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Aarschot via Welkenraedt and Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Aachen to Aarschot?

The distance between Aachen and Aarschot is 139 km. The road distance is 106.4 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Aarschot without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Aarschot without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €19 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Aarschot?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Aachen to Aarschot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Aarschot bus from?

Aachen to Aarschot bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Aarschot train from?

Aachen to Aarschot train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Welkenraedt station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Aarschot?

The best way to get from Aachen to Aarschot is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can line 350 bus and bus, which costs €14 - €24 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Aachen to Aarschot bus arrive?

Aachen to Aarschot bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hasselt Station.

Where does the Aachen to Aarschot train arrive?

Aachen to Aarschot train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Aarschot?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Aarschot is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Aachen to Aarschot.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Aarschot?

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Aachen to Aarschot - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 350 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Aarschot by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
2h 11m
€19–32
Bus, line 56 bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Hasselt StationN84
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 14 to Diest Station perron 356
3. Take the bus from Diest Station perron 1 to Aarschot Demervallei30
3h 30m
€12–15
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen West to MaastrichtSneltrein RE18
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 1320a
3h
€14–30
Line 350 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Station350
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 1320a
3h 16m
€15–24
Drive 106.4 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Aarschot106.4 km
1h 6m
€17–24

Aachen to Aarschot by train

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2h 11mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.7 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Aarschot, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Welkenraedt to Louvain hourly. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Aarschot via Maastricht Station perron D, Hasselt Station perron 13, and Hasselt in around 3h 16m.

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