How to get from Vienna to Aachen

Travel between Vienna, Austria and Aachen, Germany is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Austria enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Aachen from Vienna?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Aachen, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 26/11/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip from Vienna to Aachen.

The current restriction level for returning to Vienna, Austria from Germany is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Vienna, Austria from Aachen, Germany?

Reentering Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Vienna from Aachen?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test

Which rules do I need to follow in Vienna, Austria regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Austria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 25/11/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Vienna from Aachen here.

There are 3 travel options from Vienna to Aachen: flight, coach or train.

A flight service offers the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Aachen, which costs on average £29.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Aachen:

A flight journey is usually £13 less than a journey to Aachen by coach, which costs on average £42 for the same trip.

A flight is about £15 less than a train, which costs on average £44 for this route.

The fastest way to get to Aachen from Vienna is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to Aachen that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 15 h 30 min   on average.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 8 h 52 min   of travel time.

The distance from Vienna to Aachen is approximately 493 miles (795 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Aachen is:

• Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Vienna to Aachen:

• Coaches from Vienna to Aachen most often leave from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bahnhofplatz).
• Trains most often depart from Vienna at Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Aachen at Aachen Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Malta Air can take you to Aachen by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Malta Air from Vienna to Aachen for £29.
• Flixbus can take you to Aachen by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Vienna to Aachen for £42.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Vienna to Aachen tickets on Omio for £44.

When planning your trip to Aachen from Vienna, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing on average £29 one way.
• Coach tickets are costing on average £42 one way.
• Train tickets are costing £44 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Aachen from Vienna online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.