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How to get fromValenciennes to Aachenby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 4 ways to get from Valenciennes to Aachen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice
    4h 6m
    €56–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valenciennes University to Aachen station westbus bus 820
    5h 51m
    €21–31

  3. Drive  209.9 km

    1. Drive from Valenciennes to Aachencar car 209.9 km
    2h 17m
    €34–49

  4. Train via Charleroi

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Maubeugetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain train S63 / ...
    3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    4h 49m
    €40–82

Valenciennes to Aachen by train and tram

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Valenciennes, France and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Valenciennes to Aachen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Valenciennes University to Aachen station west 3 times a week. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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