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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Antwerp is to rideshare which costs €6 - €11 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Antwerp is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Antwerp?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Antwerp?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Anvers-Central via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Aachen to Antwerp?

The distance between Aachen and Antwerp is 191 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Antwerp without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Aachen to Antwerp, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Antwerp bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Antwerp train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Antwerp?

The best way to get from Aachen to Antwerp is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €22 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Aachen to Antwerp bus arrive?

Aachen to Antwerp bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Aachen to Antwerp train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Antwerp?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Antwerp is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Aachen to Antwerp.

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

Book your Aachen to Antwerp train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Antwerp?

Book your Aachen to Antwerp bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Antwerp?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Antwerp.

Can I share a ride from Aachen to Antwerp?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Antwerp. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Aachen to Antwerp - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Antwerp by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
1h 43m
€33–61
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Aachen to Antwerp140.7 km
1h 46m
€6–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN884 / ...
3h 55m
€8–22
Train via Leuven
1. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
2. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-CentralL / ...
2h 52m
€21–36
Drive 140.5 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Antwerp140.5 km
1h 31m
€22–32

Aachen to Antwerp by train

65Weekly Trains

1h 43mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.6 km
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Anvers-Central via Brussels-Nord in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats twice daily. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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