How to get from London to Aachen
- 441 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 25m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 37m
1 transfer
Train
€118
Cheapest
16h 10m
2 transfers
Bus
€64
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Aachen: flight, bus. The two cities are about 441 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €64, on Fri, Sep 25.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
441 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €72Checked Sep 25 | 5h 35m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €109Older observation | 4h 25m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 16h 10m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€72Checked Sep 255h 35m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€109Older observation4h 25m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Sep 2616h 10m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Aachen: 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.
- 1London Stansted → Cologne/Bonn Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 20m - 2Cologne/Bonn Airport → Maastricht Aachen Airportbus
FlixBus·1h 35m - 3Maastricht Aachen Airport → AachenbusBus 59 + walk·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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
RyanairLondon Stansted-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusCologne/Bonn Airport-Maastricht Aachen Airport, Paris-Aachen, Bruxelles Midi-AachenBook →Bus 59 + walkMaastricht Aachen Airport-AachenBook →
BlaBlaCar BusLondon Green Line Coach-ParisBook →
EurostarLondon-Bruxelles MidiBook →
Deutsche BahnBruxelles Midi-AachenBook →City transitLondon-London Green Line CoachSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, Bus 59 + walk, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Aachen works
Start with a Ryanair flight from London to Cologne, about 1h 20m. Transfer in Cologne and continue by FlixBus bus on to Maastricht (1h 35m). Transfer in Maastricht and continue by Bus 59 + walk bus on to Aachen (35 min). In total it's roughly €72 over 5h 35m, 2 transfers.
London to Aachen: common questions
Is there a bus from London to Aachen?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Aachen from London?
About 441 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Aachen?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, Bus 59 + walk, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, City transit.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Aachen?
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: Ryanair, FlixBus, Bus 59 + walk
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 25 Sep 2026