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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Laon is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Laon is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Laon?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Laon. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Laon - Gare Routiere via Brussels-North train station, Lille - Europe Train Station and St Quentin - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Laon?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Laon. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Laon via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Aachen to Laon?

The distance between Aachen and Laon is 598 km. The road distance is 261.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Laon without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €80 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Aachen to Laon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Laon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Laon train from?

Aachen to Laon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Laon?

The best way to get from Aachen to Laon is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Aachen to Laon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aachen to Laon train arrive?

Aachen to Laon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Laon?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Laon is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Aachen to Laon.

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

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Where can I stay near Laon?

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Aachen to Laon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Laon by train (Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LaonTer
5h 21m
€82–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station328
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille712 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Saint-Quentin
4. Take the bus from St Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routiere513
10h 31m
€36–68
Drive 261.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Laon261.3 km
3h 41m
€41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to St Quentin56 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routiere513
6h 24m
€41–160
Train, bus via Welkenraedt
1. Take the train from Welkenraedt to Bruxelles-MidiIc
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Saint-QuentinOtc
3. Take the bus from St Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routiere513
7h 18m
€52–71

Aachen to Laon by train

38Weekly Trains

5h 21mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 597.7 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Laon, France?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Laon via Paris Nord in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Laon - Gare Routiere via Brussels-North train station, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Saint-Quentin, and St Quentin - Gare Routiere in around 10h 31m.

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