There are 5 ways to get from Laon to Aachen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Laon to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 14m€153–265Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laon - Gare Routiere to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routierebus 513 / ...
- Take the bus from Valenciennes University to Aachen station westbus 820
9h 48m€25–43Drive 261.7 km
- Drive from Laon to Aachencar 261.7 km
3h 43m€41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Laon - Gare Routiere to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routierebus 513
- Take the train from St Quentin to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain 63
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
5h 37m€54–177Bus, train via Mons
- Take the bus from Laon - Gare Routiere to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routierebus 513
- Take the train from St Quentin to Monstrain 63
- Take the train from Mons to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen Westtrain S43 / ...
7h 56m€53–113
Laon to Aachen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laon to Aachen is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Laon to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Laon to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Laon - Gare Routiere and arriving at Aachen station west via CAUDRY - Gare and Valenciennes University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Laon to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Laon and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Laon and Aachen is 598 km. The road distance is 261.7 km.
The best way to get from Laon to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €150 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Laon to Aachen, including transfers.
Laon to Aachen bus services, operated by Transport de département de l'Aisne, depart from Laon - Gare Routiere station.
Laon to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laon station.
The best way to get from Laon to Aachen is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Laon, France and Aachen, Germany?
You can take a train from Laon to Aachen Hbf via Paris Nord in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laon - Gare Routiere to Aachen station west via Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere, St Quentin, Caudry, CAUDRY - Gare, and Valenciennes University in around 9h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laon to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Quentin to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Quentin to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- 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)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Mons to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €12–19
- Phone
- 03 23 50 68 70
- Website
- transports.hautsdefrance.fr
Bus from Laon - Gare Routiere to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- hautsdefrance-mobilites.fr
Bus from Laon - Gare Routiere to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- hautsdefrance-mobilites.fr
Bus from Laon - Gare Routiere to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- hautsdefrance-mobilites.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Valenciennes University to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Laon to Aachen bus services, operated by Transport de département de l'Aisne, arrive at Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere station.
Laon to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laon to Aachen is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Laon to Aachen.
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