Augsburg to Aachen by train

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Overview: trains from Augsburg to Aachen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Augsburg to Aachen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:21 View journey
Last train 23:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 437
Trains / day 48 View all
Cheapest journey £116.79 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 58m
Train operators 16

Explore Augsburg to Aachen by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Augsburg to Aachen aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Augsburg to Aachen

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Augsburg to Aachen:

  • Cheapest ticket: £116.79

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train schedule for travel between Augsburg and Aachen

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 48 trains make this journey of 437 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Augsburg is at 00:31 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:43.

During the weekend, 00:21 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:17 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 15 minutes.

Average train travel time from Augsburg to Aachen

The quickest time by train is 4 hours and 41 minutes, travelling a total distance of 437 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Augsburg and Aachen

Tickets for travel between Augsburg and Aachen can be booked 11 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Maximising your travels to Aachen

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Aachen.

FAQs about the train journey from Augsburg to Aachen

Want to know more about your journey from Augsburg to Aachen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Augsburg and Aachen spans 437 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.