How to get from Brussels to Aachen
- 123 km as the crow flies
- 44 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 15 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Aachen: bus. The two cities are about 123 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 15 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
123 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 07mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€28Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 07m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Aachen: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bruxelles Midi → Aachenbus
FlixBus·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Brussels to Aachen
FlixBus runs 44 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 44 | 00:20 | 23:20 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 9 | 06:23 | 20:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 10:30 | 17:55 |
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Aachen works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, about 1h 55m. In total it's roughly €9 over 1h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Aachen: common questions
When is the first bus from Brussels to Aachen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:20, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Aachen?
44 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Aachen leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Brussels to Aachen?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 06:23 and the last at 20:25, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Brussels to Aachen?
9 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 06:23 and 20:25.
Which station does the train from Brussels to Aachen leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with Deutsche Bahn, according to the published timetable.
How far is Aachen from Brussels?
About 123 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Brussels to Aachen?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Aachen?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 15 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026