The average train between Saarbrücken and Aachen takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Aachen at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Aachen station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Saarbrücken to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Saarbrücken to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Aachen is 184 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Aachen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 21m.