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Madrid to Aachen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Aachen takes 23h 4m and the fastest train takes 21h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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.

23h 4m
Duration
2,161 km
Distance
€537
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

best
  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain train
15h 5m
€419–778

Madrid to Aachen train times

Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Aachen at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 2,160.8 km
  • Duration: 23h 4m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Aachen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 15h 5m.

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