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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Aachen is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 20h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Aachen is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €65 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aachen, Schanz via London Victoria and Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Aachen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Preston to Aachen?

The distance between Preston and Aachen is 857 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €200 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Preston to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Aachen bus from?

Preston to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Aachen train from?

Preston to Aachen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Aachen?

The best way to get from Preston to Aachen is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €200 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 20h 28m.

Where does the Preston to Aachen bus arrive?

Preston to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Aachen?

Aachen is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 7:51 AM in Preston and 8:51 AM in Aachen.

Where does the Preston to Aachen train arrive?

Preston to Aachen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Preston to Aachen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Preston to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Aachen.

Preston to Aachen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Preston to Aachen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
6h 51m
€204–430
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 11m
€66–313
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 424
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
17h 1m
€107–283
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Aachencar
9h 3m
€269–336
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 35m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Maastrichtbus N870
20h 28m
€70–120
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Aachencar
10h 11m
€158–269
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
6h 26m
€110–327
Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 15m
€69–292
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
7h 29m
€137–382
Train, fly to Eindhoven Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane MAN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
7h 12m
€85–330
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain
8h 14m
€154–427

Preston to Aachen by train and foot

100Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Aachen.

Launch map view

Distance: 856.5 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Preston to Aachen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aachen, Schanz via London Victoria, Maastricht, and Maastricht, Station Maastricht in around 20h 28m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.