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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Aachen is to bus which costs €12 - €28 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Central Station and arriving at Aachen station west via Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Aachen West via Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Aachen?

The distance between Utrecht and Aachen is 197 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Utrecht to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Aachen bus from?

Utrecht to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Central Station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Aachen train from?

Utrecht to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Aachen?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Aachen is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €28 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Utrecht to Aachen bus arrive?

Utrecht to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Utrecht to Aachen train arrive?

Utrecht to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerlen station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Aachen is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Utrecht to Aachen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Utrecht to Aachen?

Book your Utrecht to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Utrecht to Aachen by train, bus, or car

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 Utrecht Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
2h 25m
€33–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Eindhoven Stationbus N809
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Aachen station westbus N93 / ...
3h 40m
€12–28
Drive 189.2 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Aachencar 189.2 km
2h 21m
€34–49
Train via Maastricht
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Maastrichttrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Westtrain Sneltrein RE18
2h 51m
€35–57

Utrecht to Aachen by train

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2h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.6 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Aachen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Heerlen hourly. Tickets cost €29–31 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Central Station to Aachen station west via Eindhoven Station in around 3h 40m.

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