Vienna to Aachen train
Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Aachen
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Average
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Train schedule Vienna to Aachen
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Fastest train times from Vienna to Aachen
Fastest Journey
12 h 49 m
Average
15 h 7 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
795 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Vienna for Aachen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Vienna to Aachen
 | Distance | 493 miles (795 km) |
 | Average train duration | 10 h 15 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £86 (€97) |
 | Train frequency | 4 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB or ÖBB | ICE |
Trains from Vienna to Aachen cover the 493 miles (795 km) long route taking on average 10 h 15 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB or ÖBB | ICE. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £86, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £52. Travellers depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB trains Vienna to Aachen
Buy your official Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB train tickets between Vienna and Aachen from £52 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Vienna to Aachen train.
Vienna to Aachen train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 10 h 17 min
- Average Price: £77
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day
ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip to Aachen from Vienna by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.
ÖBB tickets from Vienna to Aachen are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect trip with ÖBB between Vienna and Aachen all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current ÖBB train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 493 miles (795 km) route. You can also see relevant travel information for the ÖBB train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Vienna to Aachen routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best ÖBB Vienna to Aachen train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the ÖBB train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Aachen with ÖBB!
Travel Tips: Trains from Vienna to Aachen
Travel between Vienna, Austria and Aachen, Germany by train is: Partially open.
Can I enter Germany from Austria?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Vienna?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Aachen, Germany?
All travellers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 24/05/2022. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Vienna to Aachen as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Vienna, Austria from Aachen is: Fully open.
Is my return train into Vienna from Aachen restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Aachen?
Conditions of reentry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
Last checked on 23/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Vienna from Aachen closer to your date of departure here.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving in Aachen Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and travel around 4.2 miles (6.7 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Aachen Hbf and need to travel approximately 1.4 miles (2.3 km) from the train station to the city centre in Aachen.
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