There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Aachen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
6h 18m€190–420Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk041 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Maastrichtbus N870
16h 56m€56–97Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Aachen - Henricistraßebus
14h€63–127Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Aachencar
7h 14m€239–293Fly Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRS - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
7h 11mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Aachencar
8h 23m€114–215Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 53mTrain to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
7h 16mTrain to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 1m€176–518Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 18m€140–419Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
- Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
8h 27m€132–399
Bristol to Aachen by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Aachen is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 16h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Aachen is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €190 - €420.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aachen - Henricistraße via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Bristol and Aachen is 715 km.
The best way to get from Bristol to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €190 - €420.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Bristol to Aachen, including transfers.
Bristol to Aachen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Aachen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Aachen is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €190 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Aachen, Germany?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aachen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aachen - Henricistraße via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 14h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–240
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–220
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–310
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–300
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–310
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–24
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Aachen - Henricistraße
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Aachen - Henricistraße
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Bristol to Aachen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Aachen is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 9:45 AM in Bristol and 10:45 AM in Aachen.
Bristol to Aachen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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