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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Aachen Central Train Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Essen Central Train Station | Aachen Central Train Station | Fastest | ||||
DB Regio NRW + National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Essen Central Train Station | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
DB Fernverkehr + National Express | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Aachen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Aachen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Essen to Aachen?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Aachen start from R 386. The average price for this train route is around R 844. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Aachen?
The average train journey time from Essen to Aachen is 1h 38m, covering a distance of 100 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 29m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Aachen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Aachen?
The earliest train from Essen to Aachen departs at 06:20. And the latest train departs at 19:14.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Aachen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Aachen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Essen to Aachen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Aachen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Aachen was searched and found on 11 Jun 2026 with a price of R 599To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Aachen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 599 to R 2 016 for a train ticket from Essen to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 599, which is on 2026-06-11.
