- Must visit
Musée de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame
Set in the cathedral’s former cellar, it explains the building’s history, sculpture and stained glass with original fragments.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£38
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£100
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
3 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
4 h 49 m
Trains on 30 Aug
6
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen to Strasbourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aachen to Strasbourg will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 6 trains from Aachen to Strasbourg, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 43 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £822.
Distance: 272 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£66 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £822 Average Price |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Aachen to Strasbourg trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9450+ 9589 | 13:19 Aachen Hbf | 6h19 | 19:38 Strasbourg station | 1 change | |
9450+ 2465 | 13:19 Aachen Hbf | 8h52 | 22:11 Strasbourg station | 1 change | |
9450+ 2377 | 13:19 Aachen Hbf | 7h21 | 20:40 Strasbourg station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
![]() | 4:51 Aachen | 4h42 | 9:33 Strasbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:51 Aachen | 4h00 | 10:51 Strasbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:18 Aachen | 3h57 | 11:15 Strasbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:51 Aachen | 5h43 | 13:34 Strasbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:51 Aachen | 5h43 | 14:34 Strasbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Aachen to Strasbourg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 22:52 |
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Set in the cathedral’s former cellar, it explains the building’s history, sculpture and stained glass with original fragments.
Housed in the Rohan Palace, this museum presents paintings from the Middle Ages to 1870 in grand historic rooms.
A richly atmospheric museum of Alsatian domestic life, crafts and interiors spread across historic Renaissance buildings.
Strasbourg’s most atmospheric quarter, with canals, timber-framed houses and scenic lanes ideal for walking and photography.
This large central square is a lively meeting point framed by historic buildings, shops and seasonal events such as the Christmas market.
A broad pedestrian square beside the cathedral, admired for its lively atmosphere, façades and excellent views of the west front.
A hearty Alsatian tart with crème fraîche, onions and lardons on thin dough. It is a regional classic, especially in Strasbourg winstubs and brasseries.
Slow-cooked sauerkraut served with sausages and cured pork. This emblematic Alsatian dish reflects the region’s Germanic culinary heritage.
A baked terrine of mixed meats, often pork and veal, wrapped in pastry. It is a festive Alsatian speciality commonly found in traditional eateries.
Popular traditional restaurant specialising in Alsatian dishes, especially choucroute and pork specialities, with a rustic local feel.
Traditional winstub serving Alsatian classics such as choucroute and baeckeoffe in a warm, historic setting in the city centre.
Historic brasserie known for tarte flambée, sauerkraut and local beer. Lively and classic atmosphere near Place Kléber.
Moderate for France: hotels and restaurants are mid-priced, while trams keep local transport fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés.
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Entzheim Aéroport station -> Gare de Strasbourg, Strasbourg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aachen to Strasbourg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Strasbourg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aachen to Strasbourg trains use the Aachen Hbf to Strasbourg station pair, with some services arriving at Krimmeri-Meinau. Use this guide to compare Aachen and Strasbourg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aachen Hbf is 1 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aachen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Louisiana, Dakashi sushi, Zitalia
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen Hbf. ATMs are available at Aachen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Aachen Hbf. Information desks are available at Aachen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Aachen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aachen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aachen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Bestprice Hotel.
Aachen West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Chico Mendes, Pizzeria Pont Pascha, Vielharmonie, Polonia
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen West. ATMs are available at Aachen West.
Ticket office support is available at Aachen West. Information desks are available at Aachen West.
Luggage storage is available at Aachen West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aachen West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aachen West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen West.
Aachen-Rothe Erde is 2 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aachen-Rothe Erde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Eiscafé am Elsassplatz, Kennedy Grill, Közde Kebap, Imbiss & Kneipe, Zeppelin Eck
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. ATMs are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Ticket office support is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. Information desks are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Luggage storage is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aachen-Rothe Erde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aachen-Rothe Erde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Strasbourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Kuhn, Brasserie Flo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Strasbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Strasbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Strasbourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare, Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare, Le Grand Hotel.
Krimmeri-Meinau is 2 km from Strasbourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Krimmeri-Meinau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
ATMs are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Parking.
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
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