How to get from Zurich to Aachen

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Aachen, Germany is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Switzerland enter Germany?

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

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

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• 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)

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 18/05/2022. 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 Zurich to Aachen.

The restriction level for your return to Zurich, Switzerland from Germany is: Fully open.

Is my journey back to Zurich from Aachen restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Zurich from Aachen?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 09/05/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Zurich from Aachen closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 travel options from Zurich to Aachen: flight or train.

Train services offer the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Aachen. Tickets for a train cost on average £32.

This is compared to other travel options to Aachen:

A train is generally £29 less than a flight for the same trip. A flight costs on average £62 from Zurich to Aachen.

The quickest way to travel from Zurich to Aachen is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Aachen by train can take on average 5 h 42 min.

The distance between Zurich and Aachen is around 260 miles (419 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Aachen is:

• Around 8 trains per day.

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

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

• Trains mostly depart from Zürich HB and arrive in Aachen Hbf.

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

• Travel with Eurowings Europe to go to Aachen by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Eurowings Europe Zurich to Aachen tickets on Omio for £62.
• Deutsche Bahn can take you to Aachen by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Aachen for £32.

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

• Plane tickets cost on average £62 one way.
• Train tickets cost £32 one way on average.

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