How to get from Aachen to Antwerp
- 126 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 39m
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 18m
1 transfer
Train
€28
Cheapest
3h 35m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Aachen to Antwerp. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 126 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
126 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €23Reading date not recorded | 2h 39m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 3h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€23Reading date not recorded2h 39m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Sep 263h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Aachen to Antwerp: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Aachen station west → Antwerpbus
FlixBus·3h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Aachen to Antwerp
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:50 and the last at 17:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 09:50 | 17:40 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAachen station west-AntwerpBook →
Deutsche BahnAachen-Bruxelles MidiBook →
SNCBBruxelles Midi-AntwerpBook →Airport shuttle busBruxelles Midi-Antwerp AirportBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Aachen to Antwerp works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Aachen station west to Antwerp, about 3h 35m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Aachen to Antwerp: common questions
How long does it take to get from Aachen to Antwerp?
The most useful route takes about 3h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Aachen to Antwerp?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:50 and the last at 17:40, from Aachen station west, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Aachen to Antwerp?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 09:50 and 17:40.
Which station does the bus from Aachen to Antwerp leave from?
Aachen station west with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Antwerp from Aachen?
About 126 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Aachen to Antwerp cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Aachen to Antwerp?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Aachen to Antwerp without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Antwerp?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026