How to get to Aachen from Bonn

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Compare coach and train for Bonn to Aachen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £31.

Distance: 71 km

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Driving

£31

Average Price

£10

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Cheapest

£12

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 18m

Average total duration

1h 48m

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30m

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1h 9m

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(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Aachen is a coach with an average price of £10.

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Aachen:

A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Aachen costing on average £31.

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bonn and Aachen including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-18.62. The journey takes 1h 12m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Bonn to Aachen

How to get to Aachen from Bonn by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bonn to Aachen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:401h50
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    10:30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    £91One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:401h50
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    10:30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    £91One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn28506 · ICE 18
    7:041h12
    Bonn Hbf
    8:16Aachen Hbf
    £251One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2443 · 26804
    6:441h23
    Bonn Hbf
    8:07Aachen Hbf
    £211One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2441 · 26808
    8:441h23
    Bonn Hbf
    10:07Aachen Hbf
    £221One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche Bahn28510 · ICE 316
    9:041h12
    Bonn Hbf
    10:16Aachen Hbf
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:301h50
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    7:20Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:301h45
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    4:15Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    £111One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Bonn to Aachen

Travel to Aachen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bonn to Aachen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bonn and Aachen including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Aachen is a coach with an average price of £10.

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Aachen:

A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Aachen costing on average £31.

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 18m.

The Bonn to Aachen distance is approximately 71 km.
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Aachen is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Aachen as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Aachen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bonn to Aachen:
  • 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Maastricht, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aachen and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bonn to Aachen, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Aachen, you can unwind at the Carolus Thermen, a modern spa offering thermal baths and wellness treatments, or explore vibrant local markets for unique crafts and regional delicacies. Enjoy a leisurely walk through Lousberg Park, attend a concert at the Eurogress Aachen, and discover the historic Ponttor, one of the city's original gates. Must-see sights include the Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Gothic-style Aachen Rathaus with its impressive frescoes. Visit Elisenbrunnen for its famous thermal springs, the Centre Charlemagne museum for a deep dive into local history, and the Couven Museum to explore 18th and 19th-century bourgeois lifestyle and design.
To fully explore Aachen's rich history, thermal spas, and attractions such as Aachen Cathedral and the Town Hall, a two to three-day visit is ideal.

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