There are 7 ways to get from Aachen to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 42m
€100 - €210
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 55m
€23 - €29
5 alternative options
Rideshare • 5h 4m
€27 - €31
Drive • 3h 57m
€45 - €70
Train to Brussels, fly • 4h 10m
€111 - €284
Train to Dusseldorf, fly • 5h 28m
€96 - €237
Train to Frankfurt, fly • 5h 28m
€102 - €223
Aachen to Paris by train
The train journey time between Aachen and Paris is around 2h 42m and covers a distance of around 458 km. The fastest train normally takes 2h 42m. Operated by Thalys, the Aachen to Paris train service departs from Aachen Hbf and arrives in Paris Nord. Typically 22 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Aachen to Paris train schedules
Trains departing Saturday, July 31, 2021
Trains departing Sunday, August 1, 2021
Trains departing Monday, August 2, 2021
Trains departing Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Trains departing Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Paris is to bus which costs €23 - €29 and takes 7h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Aachen to Paris is to train which costs €100 - €210 and takes 2h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Paris. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Aachen and Paris is 342 km. The road distance is 413.3 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Paris without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €100 - €210.
The train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nord takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Aachen to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Aachen to Paris train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Paris is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €29 and takes 7h 55m.
- Distance: 342.3 km
- Duration: 2h 42m
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Paris, France?
Thalys operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nord 4 times a day. Tickets cost €100 - €210 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Paris 3 times a week. Tickets cost €23 - €29 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Paris CDG via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700
Flights from Frankfurt to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €320
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €380
Flights from Frankfurt to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €430
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Paris CDG via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €420
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €120
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €380
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Paris CDG via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €210
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €100 - €140
- Comfort
- €110 - €150
- Premium
- €150 - €210
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen, West Bf to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- National Express Rail
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Aachen station west to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23 - €29
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Aachen to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €31
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Paris CDG Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Aachen to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Aachen to Paris train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Paris is 413 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Aachen to Paris.
Brussels Airlines offers flights from Brussels Airport to Paris CDG Airport.
Book your Aachen to Paris train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Aachen to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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