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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ghent to Aachen
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ghent to Aachen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Aachen will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 3 buses that leave Ghent for Aachen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ghent to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 169 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ghent to Aachen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Aachen coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:25 Gent, Ghent | 5h05 | 11:30 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:40 Gent, Ghent | 5h25 | 14:05 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 13:55 Gent, Ghent | 4h45 | 18:40 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 November | |||||
| 01:45 Ghent | 5h15 | 07:00 Aachen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ghent to Aachen
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Buses from Ghent to Aachen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:45, the last at 21:20. The fastest coach covers the 169 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 169 km |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 02:45 |
Last bus 21:20 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus from Ghent to AachenYou can travel by bus between Ghent to Aachen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ghent to Aachen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent 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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Gent, Ghent, which is located around 3.3 miles (5.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Aachen Hbf, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
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