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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Espalion is to train and bus which costs €65 - €160 and takes 21h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Espalion is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €190 - €650.

How far is it from Aachen to Espalion?

The distance between Aachen and Espalion is 1152 km. The road distance is 881.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Espalion without a car is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs €110 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 13h 46m to get from Aachen to Espalion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Espalion bus from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Espalion?

The best way to get from Aachen to Espalion is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 22h 25m.

Where does the Aachen to Espalion bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Espalion?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Espalion is 882 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Aachen to Espalion.

Where can I stay near Espalion?

There are 150+ hotels available in Espalion.

Aachen to Espalion - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Espalion?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Espalion. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Brussels-North train station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.

There are 10 ways to get from Aachen to Espalion by train (Eurostar), train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), or plane

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 Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Brive La Gaillarde
3. Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to RodezTer
13h 46m
€117–401
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Liège-GuilleminsS43
2. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Lyon
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rodez
21h 14m
€66–157
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to Rodez3755 / ...
17h 23m
€174–431
Drive 881.6 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Espalion881.6 km
11h 23m
€138–198
Train via Toulouse
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to RodezTer
13h 55m
€166–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station328
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Toulouse
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Rodez
22h 25m
€82–172
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRU - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodez
10h 37m
€146–359
Train, train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Rodez-Marcillac Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ)LIL - RDZ
6h 52m
€196–637
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)FRA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodez
10h 47m
€173–424
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
2. Take the bus from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined to Charleroi Airport
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)CRL - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodez
11h 35m
€113–412

Aachen to Espalion by train, subway, and bus

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13h 46mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,152.3 km
Duration: 13h 46m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Espalion, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, Paris Austerlitz, Brive La Gaillarde, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 13h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Brussels-North train station, Toulouse, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 22h 25m.

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