How to get from Munich to Aachen
- 494 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 09m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Aachen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 494 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.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
494 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €43Older observation | 6h 09m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Sep 29 | 9h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€43Older observation6h 09m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Sep 299h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich 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.
- 1Munich → Aachenbus
FlixBus·9h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Munich to Aachen
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 21:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 00:00 | 21:20 |
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 Tue, Sep 29
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Aachen works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Munich to Aachen, about 9h 45m. In total it's roughly €39 over 9h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Aachen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Aachen?
The most useful route takes about 9h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Munich to Aachen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 21:20, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Aachen?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 21:20.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Aachen leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Aachen from Munich?
About 494 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Aachen cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €39. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Munich to Aachen?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026