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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Canterbury is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Canterbury is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 19m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Bus Station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Canterbury West via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Aachen to Canterbury?

The distance between Aachen and Canterbury is 396 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £110 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Aachen to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Canterbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Canterbury train from?

Aachen to Canterbury train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Aachen to Canterbury is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £110 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Aachen to Canterbury bus arrive?

Aachen to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Aachen and Canterbury?

Canterbury is 1h behind Aachen. It is currently 3:09 AM in Aachen and 2:09 AM in Canterbury.

Where does the Aachen to Canterbury train arrive?

Aachen to Canterbury train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Aachen to Canterbury - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Aachen to Canterbury by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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 Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
5h 49m
£118–412
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationN3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
8h 9m
£18–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
6h 50m
£32–56
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aachen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
4h 27m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
7h 24m
£93–279
Train, bus via Welkenraedt
1. Take the train from Welkenraedt to Brussels-NordIc
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
7h 50m
£23–36
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aachen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
5h 19m
£81–115
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
7h 11m
£88–356
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
7h 7m
£107–295

Aachen to Canterbury by train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.8 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Canterbury West via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Bus Station via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Pencester Road in around 8h 9m.

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