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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Douai is to bus which costs €24 - €60 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Douai is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Douai?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Douai. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Douai via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Aachen to Douai?

The distance between Aachen and Douai is 290 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Douai without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 51m and costs €35 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Aachen to Douai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Douai train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Douai?

The best way to get from Aachen to Douai is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 51m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 6h.

Where does the Aachen to Douai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Douai?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Douai is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Aachen to Douai.

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

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Where can I stay near Douai?

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Aachen to Douai - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Douai 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
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to DouaiTer
3h 51m
€36–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationN3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
6h
€24–56
Drive 247.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Douai247.3 km
2h 44m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Saint-LambertS41
2. Take the train from Liège-Saint-Lambert to NamurIc
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc
6h 14m
€33–61

Aachen to Douai by train and tram

72Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.8 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Douai via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Douai via Brussels-North train station, Lille, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 6h.

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