How to get from Paris to Aachen
- 342 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 46m
- 14 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 46m
direct
Train
€47
Cheapest
6h 25m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Aachen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 46m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 342 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €26, on Sun, Sep 20.
342 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €147Checked Sep 27 | 5h 20m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €99Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 2h 46mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 6h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€147Checked Sep 275h 20m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€99Omio catalogue, Oct 22h 46m · directSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 26h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris 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.
- 1Paris → Aachentrain
EUROSTAR·2h 46m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Departures from Paris to Aachen
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:55 and the last at 20:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 07:55 | 20:45 |
| EUROSTARtrain | 5 | 07:46 | 17:44 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 06:30 | 06:30 |
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 Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
EUROSTARParis-AachenBook →
FlixBusParis-Aachen, Düsseldorf Airport-Maastricht Aachen AirportBook →Bus 59 + walkMaastricht Aachen Airport-AachenBook →On this route you travel with EUROSTAR, FlixBus, Bus 59 + walk; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Aachen works
Start with a EUROSTAR train from Paris to Aachen, about 2h 46m. In total it's roughly €47 over 2h 46m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Aachen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Aachen?
The most useful route takes about 2h 46m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Aachen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:55 and the last at 20:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Aachen?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 07:55 and 20:45.
When is the first train from Paris to Aachen?
The first train with EUROSTAR leaves at 07:46 and the last at 17:44, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Paris to Aachen?
5 a day with EUROSTAR, between 07:46 and 17:44.
How far is Aachen from Paris?
About 342 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Aachen cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €47. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Aachen?
On this route you travel with EUROSTAR, FlixBus, Bus 59 + walk.
Can you get from Paris to Aachen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 42m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris 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: EUROSTAR
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026