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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Aachen

Composite routes from Zurich to Aachen

Cheapest
5 h 27 min
Car
625 km.
from $34
Other
7 h 36 min
417 km.
from $200.97
4 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
418 km.
from $189.38
4 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
418 km.
from $269.82
5 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
418 km.
from $181.23
5 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
418 km.
from $177.97

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$445.65
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$70.65

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$33.70
Train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65
Train from Frankfurt to Aachen,
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$31.52
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$42.39

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$130.43

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Mannheim Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$41.30
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$21.74

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$25.00

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Aachen?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Aachen is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Aachen?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Aachen is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs $163.04 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Aachen, Schanz via Maastricht, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Zurich to Aachen?

The distance between Zurich and Aachen is 668 km. The road distance is 621.7 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Aachen without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Aachen?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Zurich to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Aachen bus from?

Zurich to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Aachen train from?

Zurich to Aachen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Aachen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Aachen is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Zurich to Aachen bus arrive?

Zurich to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Zurich to Aachen train arrive?

Zurich to Aachen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Aachen is 622 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Zurich to Aachen.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Aachen?

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Aachen. Prices start at $39.23 per night.
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