Rome2Rio

How to get fromReading to Aachenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Find Transport to Aachen

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Reading to Aachen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice
    5h 24m
    €158–388

  2. Bus via Brussels

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Aachen - Henricistraßebus bus
    13h 33m
    €76–110

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Aachencar car
    6h
    €218–261

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LHR - DUS
    3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain train
    6h 15m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Maastrichtbus bus N870
    16h 16m
    €81–124

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Aachencar car
    7h 9m
    €93–179

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane LGW - CGN
    3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen Hbftrain train
    6h 20m
    €108–248

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane STN - CGN
    3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen Hbftrain train
    6h 37m
    €92–289

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbftrain train
    6h 18m
    €122–458

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane plane STN - EIN
    3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain train
    7h 25m
    €91–298

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain train
    6h 52m
    €207–614

  12. Train to London City Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane plane LCY - LUX
    3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain train
    4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain train
    8h 37m
    €162–520

  13. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane plane LHR - LUX
    3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain train
    4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain train
    8h 31m
    €129–453

Reading to Aachen by train and subway

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€158Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Aachen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 583 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Reading to Aachen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Aachen - Henricistraße via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 13h 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers