The average train between Munich and Aachen takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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 hourly between Munich and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Aachen at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Aachen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Munich to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Munich and Aachen is 493.4 km. The road distance is 652 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Aachen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 5h 18m.