The train between Amsterdam and Aachen takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Aachen. 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 3 times a day between Amsterdam and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 9:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Aachen at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Aachen station via Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Amsterdam to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Amsterdam to Aachen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Amsterdam and Aachen is 195.8 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlen hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 27m.