The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Aachen takes 24h 39m and the fastest train takes 22h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) 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 twice daily between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Aachen at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuevos Ministerios and take an average of 24h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Aachen station via Figueres Vilafant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 39m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Aachen train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Aachen train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Aachen train tickets online with Metro de Madrid, Renfe Cercanias and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Aachen is 1,366.5 km. The road distance is 2,184 km.
You can take a subway from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to Aachen Hbf via Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Figueres Vilafant, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 16h 30m.