There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Cambrai by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to CambraiTer
4h 49m€43–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Valenciennes University820
7h 7m€20–27Drive 240.9 km
- Drive from Aachen to Cambrai240.9 km
2h 37m€38–54Train
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Saint-LambertS41
- Take the train from Liège-Saint-Lambert to NamurIc
- Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to CambraiTer
7h 13m€40–76
Aachen to Cambrai by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Cambrai is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Cambrai is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Cambrai station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at CAMBRAI - Station Bus - Quai 19 via FAMARS - Université and CAUDRY - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Cambrai. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Cambrai via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Aachen and Cambrai is 330 km. The road distance is 240.9 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Cambrai without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 49m and costs €40 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Aachen to Cambrai, including transfers.
Aachen to Cambrai bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Aachen to Cambrai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Cambrai is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 49m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €28 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Cambrai, France?
You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Cambrai via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Valenciennes University 3 times a week. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Saint-Lambert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €10–16
Train from Liège-Saint-Lambert to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–17
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Cambrai
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–27
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Saint-Lambert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Aachen station west to Valenciennes University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Cambrai bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Valenciennes University station.
Aachen to Cambrai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Cambrai is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Aachen to Cambrai.
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