What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Zaventem?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Zaventem is to bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Zaventem?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Zaventem is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Zaventem?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Zaventem Watertorenlaan via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Zaventem?

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 36m.

How far is it from Aachen to Zaventem?

The distance between Aachen and Zaventem is 156 km. The road distance is 135.8 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Zaventem without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Zaventem without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €27 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Zaventem?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Aachen to Zaventem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Zaventem bus from?

Aachen to Zaventem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Zaventem train from?

Aachen to Zaventem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Zaventem?

The best way to get from Aachen to Zaventem is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €27 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Aachen to Zaventem bus arrive?

Aachen to Zaventem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Aachen to Zaventem train arrive?

Aachen to Zaventem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Zaventem?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Zaventem is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Aachen to Zaventem.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Zaventem?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Zaventem?

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Where can I stay near Zaventem?

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Aachen to Zaventem - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Zaventem by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79 / ...
1h 36m
€27–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N84
2h 53m
€14–21
Drive 135.8 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Zaventemcar 135.8 km
1h 24m
€22–31
Train via Bruxelles-Midi
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Zaventemtrain S2 / ...
1h 55m
€29–111
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Zaventemtrain Ic
3h 37m
€29–56

Aachen to Zaventem by train

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Distance: 156.2 km
Duration: 1h 36m

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 €26–110 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Brussels Zaventem Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €11–18 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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