The average train between Aachen and Ahlen takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Ahlen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aachen and Ahlen. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Ahlen at 4:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Ahlen. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Ahlen station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Aachen to Ahlen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Ahlen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hamm(Westf)Hbf station.
Book your Aachen to Ahlen train tickets online with National Express, Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Aachen and Ahlen is 166.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 48m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.