How to get from London to Aachen
- 441 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 25m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 37m
1 transfer
Train
€125
Cheapest
13h 10m
2 transfers
Bus
€52
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Aachen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 25m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 441 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.
441 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Older observation | 5h 20m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €109Older observation | 4h 25m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €54Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 13h 10m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Older observation5h 20m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€109Older observation4h 25m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€54Omio catalogue, Oct 513h 10m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Aachen: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → Bruxelles Miditrain
Eurostar·2h 10m - 2Bruxelles Midi → Aachenbus
FlixBus·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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 Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
EurostarLondon-Bruxelles MidiBook →FlixBusBruxelles Midi-Aachen, London Victoria Coach-Maastricht, Maastricht-Aachen, Cologne-AachenBook →
Deutsche BahnBruxelles Midi-AachenBook →
RyanairLondon Stansted-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →City transitLondon-London Victoria CoachSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Eurostar, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Ryanair, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Aachen works
Start with a Eurostar train from London to Bruxelles Midi, about 2h 10m. Transfer in Bruxelles Midi and continue by FlixBus bus on to Aachen (1h 55m). In total it's roughly €109 over 4h 25m, 1 transfer.
London to Aachen: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Aachen?
The most useful route takes about 4h 25m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from London to Aachen?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from London to Aachen?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Aachen from London?
About 441 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Aachen cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €29 to €52. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Aachen?
On this route you travel with Eurostar, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Ryanair, City transit.
Can you get from London to Aachen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London 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.
Where to next
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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.
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026