Cardiff to Aachen by train
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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Aachen
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Taking the train from Cardiff to Aachen
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Train travel between Cardiff and Aachen: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Cardiff to Aachen:
Cheapest tickets: €404.49
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:
Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.
Cardiff to Aachen train schedule
The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:04.
The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:27.
The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 03:45.
The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:00.
20 trains run along this route each day.
Trains leave the station every 26 minutes.
Travel time and distance between Cardiff and Aachen
The route’s fastest journey takes 7 hours and 1 minute, covering a total of 651 kilometres.
How far in advance Cardiff and Aachen tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Cardiff and Aachen are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Making the most of your trip to Aachen
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Aachen.
FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Aachen
Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff to Aachen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train route from Cardiff to Aachen covers 651 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is €404.49. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest jouney takes 7 hours and 1 minute.
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