There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Duffel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to DuffelS1
2h 3m€33–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen Main Train Station to Antwerp Berchem Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3643
4h 48m€11–14Line 350 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Station350
- Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 1320a
- Take the train from Hasselt to LierreIc / ...
4h 6m€20–29Drive 135.5 km
- Drive from Aachen to Duffel135.5 km
1h 33m€21–31Train, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
- Take the train from Louvain to MalinesL / ...
- Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 16 to Duffel Gemeentehuis30
3h 4m€22–35
Aachen to Duffel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Duffel is to bus which costs €11 - €15 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Duffel is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Duffel. However, there are services departing from Aachen Main Train Station and arriving at Duffel Gemeentehuis via Berchem Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Duffel. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Duffel via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Aachen and Duffel is 176 km. The road distance is 135.5 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Duffel without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Aachen to Duffel, including transfers.
Aachen to Duffel bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Aachen Main Train Station.
Aachen to Duffel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Duffel is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €15 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Duffel, Belgium?
You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Duffel via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Aachen Main Train Station to Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop once a week. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels-Nord to Duffel
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–11
Train from Hasselt to Lierre
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–17
Train from Welkenraedt to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–24
Train from Louvain to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Mechelen Station perron 16 to Duffel Gemeentehuis
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 13
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Aachen Main Train Station to Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Duffel bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop station.
Aachen to Duffel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Duffel is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Aachen to Duffel.
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