There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Puurs by train, bus, or car
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Train via Brussels-North
best- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2h 2m€35–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen Main Train Station to Antwerp Berchem Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3643
4h 46m€13–16Drive 148.9 km
- Drive from Aachen to Puurs148.9 km
1h 53m€23–34Train
- Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
- Take the train from Louvain to PuursL
3h 10m€21–35Bus via Brussel Noord opstaphalte
- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationN3204 / ...
4h 50m€17–27
Aachen to Puurs by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Puurs is to bus which costs €13 - €17 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Puurs is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Puurs station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Puurs Station via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Londerzeel Station perron 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Puurs. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Puurs via Brussels-Nord and Malines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Aachen and Puurs is 185 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Puurs without a car is to train via Brussels-North which takes 2h 2m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Aachen to Puurs, including transfers.
Aachen to Puurs bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Aachen to Puurs train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Puurs is to train via Brussels-North which takes 2h 2m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €17 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Puurs, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 1h 6m. 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
- €27–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
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 Puurs
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–9
- 1st Class
- €9–13
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Puurs bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Aachen to Puurs train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Puurs is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Aachen to Puurs.
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