There are 5 ways to get from Cambrai 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- Take the train from Cambrai to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen HbfIce
4h 14m€57–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valenciennes University to Aachen station west820
7h 25m€21–28Drive 241.4 km
- Drive from Cambrai to Aachen241.4 km
2h 35m€38–54Train via Lille
- Take the train from Cambrai to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf79
4h 25m€43–179Train via Maubeuge
- Take the train from Valenciennes to MaubeugeTer
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-CentralS63
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen West
7h 27m€38–72
Cambrai to Aachen by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambrai to Aachen is to bus which costs €21 - €28 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cambrai to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambrai station to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from CAMBRAI - Station Bus - Quai 19 and arriving at Aachen station west via CAUDRY - Gare Routière and Valenciennes University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambrai to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Cambrai and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Cambrai and Aachen is 330 km. The road distance is 241.4 km.
The best way to get from Cambrai to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Cambrai to Aachen, including transfers.
Cambrai to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Valenciennes University station.
Cambrai to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cambrai station.
The best way to get from Cambrai to Aachen is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €28 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Cambrai, France and Aachen, Germany?
You can take a train from Cambrai to Aachen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Valenciennes University to Aachen station west 4 times a week. Tickets cost €20–27 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Cambrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–27
Train from Valenciennes to Maubeuge
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–17
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- 1st Class
- €13–19
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €16–19
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Valenciennes University to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cambrai to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.
Cambrai to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambrai to Aachen is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cambrai to Aachen.
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