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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Amsterdam to Aachen
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Amsterdam to Aachen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Aachen will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 6 buses that leave Amsterdam for Aachen every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 196 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus16:505h20Schiphol, Airport Terminal 122:10Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße£171One-way0 changes- FlixBus19:053h35Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena22:40Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße£281One-way0 changes
- FlixBus18:404h00Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)22:40Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße£281One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:453h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)14:20Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße£301One-way0 changes
8:007h00Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade15:00Aachen Hbf£301One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:453h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)14:20Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße£301One-way0 changes
- FlixBus19:053h35Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena22:40Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße£281One-way0 changes
- FlixBus18:404h00Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)22:40Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße£281One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus14:104h40Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena18:50Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße£401One-way1 change
- FlixBus16:505h20Schiphol, Airport Terminal 122:10Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Amsterdam to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £175.
Distance: 196 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price | £361 Average Price |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Amsterdam to Aachen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Aachen coaches for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:10 Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 4h40 | 18:50 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 16:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 5h20 | 22:10 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:40 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h00 | 22:40 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:05 Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 3h35 | 22:40 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| 8:00 Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade | 7h00 | 15:00 Aachen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h35 | 14:20 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Aachen
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Buses from Amsterdam to Aachen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 196 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 196 km |
Average bus duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 2:35 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, GVB from Amsterdam to AachenYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Aachen with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, GVB for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Amsterdam to Aachen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Aachen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aachen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Amsterdam and Aachen
Most Amsterdam to Aachen buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße station pair, with some services arriving at Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station). Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Aachen bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Amsterdam station do buses to Aachen leave from?
Getting to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) bus station facilities and services
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena from Amsterdam city centre
Getting to Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 from Amsterdam city centre
Getting to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bahnhofplatz) from Aachen city centre
Getting to Aachen, Wilmersdorferstrasse from Aachen city centre
Most popular bus connections from Amsterdam
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