There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Zaventem by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79 / ...
1h 52m€26–117Line 350 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N1314 / ...
3h 55m€19–28Drive 135.8 km
- Drive from Aachen to Zaventemcar 135.8 km
1h 24m€21–31Train via Liège
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Zaventemtrain Ic
2h 35m€23–67
Aachen to Zaventem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Zaventem is to line 350 bus and bus which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Zaventem is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen and arriving at Zaventem Watertorenlaan via Maastricht and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Zaventem via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Aachen and Zaventem is 156 km. The road distance is 135.8 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Zaventem without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs €25 - €120.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Aachen to Zaventem, including transfers.
Aachen to Zaventem bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen station.
Aachen to Zaventem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Zaventem is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs €25 - €120. Alternatively, you can line 350 bus and bus, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Zaventem, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–120 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Zaventem Watertorenlaan via Maastricht, Station, Maastricht, Brussels Zaventem Airport, and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Maastricht to Brussels Zaventem Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Zaventem bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Maastricht, Station.
Aachen to Zaventem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Zaventem is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Aachen to Zaventem.
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