There are 7 ways to get from Aachen to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
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Train (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris NordThalys
3h 1m€62–191Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Aachen to Paris412.2 km
5h 4m€27–31Bus
- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N79 / ...
7h 21m€28–64Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUS - CDG
5h 41m€130–355Train via Châtelet / Coutellerie (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Paris NordTha
3h 38m€60–191Drive 411.3 km
- Drive from Aachen to Paris411.3 km
4h 12m€64–93Train to Brussels Airport, fly
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
5h 12m€127–338
Aachen to France by train and subway (Eurostar)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to France is to rideshare which costs €27 - €31 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to France is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €60 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to France. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to France. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Cité via Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Aachen and France is 461 km. The road distance is 411.3 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to France without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €60 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Aachen to France, including transfers.
Aachen to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Aachen to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to France is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and France?
Eurostar operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nord 5 times a day. Tickets cost €55–190 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5 times a week. Tickets cost €26–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
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- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–420
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–500
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–450
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €35–55
- Comfort
- €40–60
- Premium
- €60–80
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- 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
- €27–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Aachen to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Aachen to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to France is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Aachen to France.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.