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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Aachen is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Aachen, Schanz via Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Calais to Aachen?

The distance between Calais and Aachen is 359 km. The road distance is 339.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Calais to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Aachen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Aachen train from?

Calais to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Aachen?

The best way to get from Calais to Aachen is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Calais to Aachen bus arrive?

Calais to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Calais to Aachen train arrive?

Calais to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Aachen is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Calais to Aachen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Calais to Aachen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Aachen by train (TGV, 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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
4h 38m
€77–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Maastrichtbus N870
6h 8m
€28–45
Drive 339.2 km
1. Drive from Calais to Aachencar 339.2 km
3h 29m
€52–75
Train via Namur
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen Westtrain S43
6h 42m
€46–88

Calais to Aachen by train and foot

79Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.8 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Aachen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Maastricht once daily. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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