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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Aachen takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essen Hbf 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.

2h 4m
Duration
152 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Essen Hbf to Aachen train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Essen Hbf and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Aachen at 1:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf to Aachen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen Hbf to Aachen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Aachen, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 59m. Three other operators also service this route.

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