How to get from Aachen to Paris
- 342 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 54m
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 54m
direct
Train
€47
Cheapest
6h 05m
direct
Bus
€25
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Aachen to Paris. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 01m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 342 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
342 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €103Older observation | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €85Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 2h 54mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€103Older observation1h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€85Omio catalogue, Oct 32h 54m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Aachen to Paris: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Aachen → Bruxelles Miditrain
Deutsche Bahn·1h 06m - 2Bruxelles Midi → Parisbus
FlixBus·3h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departures from Aachen to Paris
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 00:00 | 23:05 |
| EUROSTARtrain | 5 | 07:19 | 19:23 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 16:50 | 16:50 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:05
- 01:05
- 05:25
- 06:25
- 07:25
- 07:55
- 08:55
- 23:00
- 23:05
All departuresEUROSTAR
- 07:19
- 09:19
- 13:19
- 17:23
- 19:23
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 16:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnAachen-Bruxelles MidiBook →FlixBusBruxelles Midi-Paris, Aachen-ParisBook →
EUROSTARAachen-ParisBook →
Air FranceFrankfurt am Main-Paris Charles de GaulleSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, EUROSTAR, Air France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Aachen to Paris works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Aachen to Bruxelles Midi, about 1h 6m. Transfer in Bruxelles Midi and continue by FlixBus bus on to Paris (3h 25m). In total it's roughly €33 over 5h 1m, 1 transfer.
Aachen to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Aachen to Paris?
The most useful route takes about 5h 01m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Aachen to Paris?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:05, from Aachen station west, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Aachen to Paris?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:05.
Which station does the bus from Aachen to Paris leave from?
Aachen station west with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Aachen to Paris?
The first train with EUROSTAR leaves at 07:19 and the last at 19:23, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Aachen to Paris?
5 a day with EUROSTAR, between 07:19 and 19:23.
How far is Paris from Aachen?
About 342 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Aachen to Paris cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €33. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Aachen to Paris?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, EUROSTAR, Air France.
Can you get from Aachen to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 46m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Paris?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026