Travel fast, easy and safe to Aachen

Easy and fast to Aachen

Request unsuccessful

{"showPromoExpanded":false,"showPromoCollapsed":false,"rememberPriceFlexFilterSelection":false,"enableLastExecutedQuery":false,"enableLastExecutedQueryLight":false,"allowLastExecutedQueryDefaulting":false,"allowLastExecutedQueryLightDefaulting":false,"allowLastExecutedQueryDefaultingForIdenticalOd":false,"todayString":"29/01/2023","hour":9,"showSelectODStep":false,"isForBookingHorizon":false}

{"autoActivateNextStep":false,"isLeqEnabled":false,"isLeqDefaultingEnabled":false,"isLffTeaserEnabled":true,"isFirstStepOfFlow":false,"showCompactVersion":false,"bookingPage":"/EN/Booking/Tickets","enableCaptcha":false,"captchaSiteKey":"6Le7lzoUAAAAAOrEub3aPdbmWGGRYzGSkTOg68fI","captchaToken":null,"isEuregioPage":false}

{"odCombinationData":[{"origins":["BEABC"],"destinations":["FRPNO","NLRTC","FRPAR"]},{"origins":["FRPNO","NLRTC","FRPAR"],"destinations":["BEABC"]},{"origins":["BEBMI"],"destinations":["FRPNO","NLASC","FRLPD","FRAVG","FRMSC","DEKOH","GBSPX","NLRTC","NLSHL","FRMLW","FRPAR"]},{"origins":["FRPNO","NLASC","FRLPD","FRAVG","FRMSC","DEKOH","GBSPX","NLRTC","NLSHL","FRMLW","FRPAR"],"destinations":["BEBMI"]},{"origins":["BELGG"],"destinations":["FRPNO","FRPAR"]},{"origins":["FRPNO","FRPAR"],"destinations":["BELGG"]}],"calendarLegend":"Lowest fare of the day for 1 adult","stationMappingData":[{"station":"FRLYO","mappedStation":"FRLPD"},{"station":"FRPAR","mappedStation":"FRPNO"}]}

{"comfortClass":2,"disableComfortClass":false,"disableChangePreferences":false,"maxChange":0,"showChangePreferences":false}

{"isOneWay":false}

Return Single

{"originRCode":null,"destinationRCode":"DEBDY","viaRCode":"","disableOrigin":false,"originRCodeLimitations":null,"disableDestination":false,"destinationRCodeLimitations":null,"odCombinations":[],"topStations":["NLASC","BEBMI","GBSPX","FRPNO","DEKOH"],"generalStationInfo":[{"displayTitle":"Amsterdam CS (Nl)","synonyms":"Amsterdam Centraal","infoIcon":null,"info":null,"title":"Amsterdam CS (Nl) ( Amsterdam Centraal )","rCode":"NLASC"},{"displayTitle":"Bruxelles-Midi (Be)","synonyms":"Brussels","infoIcon":null,"info":null,"title":"Bruxelles-Midi (Be) ( Brussels )","rCode":"BEBMI"},{"displayTitle":"London St Pancras (Gb)","synonyms":"Eurostar","infoIcon":null,"info":null,"title":"London St Pancras (Gb) ( Eurostar )","rCode":"GBSPX"},{"displayTitle":"Paris Nord (Fr)","synonyms":null,"infoIcon":null,"info":null,"title":"Paris Nord (Fr)","rCode":"FRPNO"},{"displayTitle":"Köln Hbf (De)","synonyms":"Cologne, Koeln, Koln","infoIcon":null,"info":null,"title":"Köln Hbf (De) ( Cologne, Koeln, Koln )","rCode":"DEKOH"}],"isStationSwitchAllowed":true,"useStationToastMessages":true,"showViaStation":false,"enableRecentStations":true}

{"recentStationsToggle":"Recent searches","topStationsToggle":"Top destinations","clearRecentStations":"Clear recent stations","recentStationsLabel":"Your recent stations","topStationsLabel":"Our top destinations","extraInfoTitle":"More information","emptySearchResultInfo":"Enter the first letters of your station."}

{"outboundDate":{"restrictions":{"minimumDaysAfterDeparture":null,"maximumDaysAfterDeparture":null,"allowedTravelDates":null,"allowedWeekDays":null,"minimumDate":"29/01/2023","maximumDate":""},"travelDate":null,"travelTime":0,"timePreference":0,"inputMaskDateFormat":"#MF_DateFormat#"},"inboundDate":{"restrictions":{"minimumDaysAfterDeparture":null,"maximumDaysAfterDeparture":null,"allowedTravelDates":null,"allowedWeekDays":null,"minimumDate":"29/01/2023","maximumDate":null},"travelDate":null,"travelTime":0,"timePreference":0,"inputMaskDateFormat":"#MF_DateFormat#"},"datePlaceholderDepart":"Depart on","datePlaceholderReturn":"Return","restrictedHolidaysDates":null,"restrictedWeekEndDays":null}

Departure Arrival

4:00 - 6:00 6:00 - 8:00 8:00 - 10:00

10:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 16:00

16:00 - 18:00 18:00 - 20:00 20:00 - 22:00

Departure Arrival

4:00 - 6:00 6:00 - 8:00 8:00 - 10:00

10:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 16:00

16:00 - 18:00 18:00 - 20:00 20:00 - 22:00

{"allowedPassengerTypes":[{"code":"65","key":"MF_Single_Senior65","label":"Senior (65+)"},{"code":"S","key":"MF_Single_Senior","label":"Senior (60-64)"},{"code":"A","key":"MF_Single_Adult","label":"Adult (26-59)"},{"code":"Y","key":"MF_Single_Youth15to25","label":"Youth (15-25)"},{"code":"12","key":"MF_Single_Youth12to14","label":"Youth (12-14)"},{"code":"6","key":"MF_Single_Kid6to11","label":"Child (6-11)"},{"code":"4","key":"MF_Single_Kid4to5","label":"Child (4-5)"},{"code":"3","key":"MF_Single_Kid0to3WithTicket","label":"Child (0-3)"},{"code":"0","key":"MF_Single_Kid0to3","label":"Child (0-3) on parents' lap - FREE"}],"allowedReductionCards":[{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"NMBS_50%","label":"50% discount Belgium (SNCB)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"GBA","label":"100% discount Belgium (SNCB)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"VDU","label":"40% discount Netherlands (NS)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"GNA","label":"100% discount Netherlands (NS)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"GLA","label":"100% discount Luxembourg (CFL)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"THEPASS BU","label":"Frequent Pass (Thalys)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"THEPASS PR","label":"Premium Pass (Thalys)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"251","label":"Bahncard 25 1st class (DB)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"252","label":"Bahncard 25 2nd class (DB)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"501","label":"Bahncard 50 1st class (DB)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"502","label":"Bahncard 50 2nd class (DB)"},{"requiredFtpCard":2,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"CAF","label":"Carte Avantage Famille (SNCF)"},{"requiredFtpCard":2,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"CAJ","label":"Carte Avantage Jeune (SNCF)"},{"requiredFtpCard":2,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"CAS","label":"Carte Avantage Senior (SNCF)"},{"requiredFtpCard":2,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"CAW","label":"Carte Avantage Adulte (SNCF)"},{"requiredFtpCard":2,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"CLB","label":"Carte Liberté (SNCF)"},{"requiredFtpCard":2,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"CLE","label":"Carte Liberté - Enfant (SNCF)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"CAA","label":"Carte Avantage - adult companion (SNCF)"},{"requiredFtpCard":3,"residenceCountryRequired":false,"countryRequired":false,"passCountries":null,"card":"CAE","label":"Carte Avantage - child companion (SNCF)"}],"allowedEmployeeReductions":[],"allowedTrainServices":[],"allowMoreThanMaxPassengers":true,"defaultNumberOfPassengers":1,"minimumNumberOfPassengers":1,"maximumNumberOfPassengers":9,"defaultPassengerType":"A","allowDelete":true,"passengers":[{"passengerType":"A","passengerId":null,"favoriteId":null,"isAccountOwner":false,"birthDate":null,"ftpCardsBirthDate":null,"ignoreExtraData":false,"firstName":null,"lastName":null,"ftpCards":null,"reductionCards":null,"employeeReduction":null,"trainService":null,"idCardNumber":null,"emailAddress":null,"telephone":null,"gender":null}],"employeeReductionMustBeSelectedForEveryPassenger":false,"defaultFtpCards":[{"cardNumber":null,"hasCard":false,"allowCard":true,"prefix":"308406","cardType":1,"translatedName":"Thalys loyalty card","maxLength":11,"placeholder":"My Thalys World","birthDateRequired":false},{"cardNumber":null,"hasCard":false,"allowCard":true,"prefix":"308381","cardType":0,"translatedName":"Eurostar loyalty card:","maxLength":11,"placeholder":"Club Eurostar","birthDateRequired":false},{"cardNumber":null,"hasCard":false,"allowCard":true,"prefix":"290901","cardType":2,"translatedName":"Grand Voyageur","maxLength":11,"placeholder":"Carte Avantage / Grand Voyageur","birthDateRequired":true}],"qsmCompFieldOtherKey":"other traveller.","ftpCardBirthRequireMessage":"","qsmCompFieldOthersKey":"other travellers.","qsmCompFieldTravelerKey":"traveller","qsmCompFieldTravelersKey":"travellers","qsmCompFieldAndKey":" and ","currentNrFavTravellers":0,"maxNrFavTravellers":15,"allowedTotalNumberOfPassengers":[],"maxReductionCards":0,"reductionCardMustBeSelectedForEveryPassenger":false,"noOfAdultsAllowedForHolidays":0,"noOfChildsAllowedForHolidays":0}

{"noDiscountCardSelected":"No discount card(s) selected","noTrainServiceSelected":null,"noEmpoyeeReductionSelected":null,"discountCardPlaceholder":"Choose a discount card","trainServicePlaceholder":null,"employeeReductionPlaceholder":null,"oneAdultValidationMessage":null,"euregioAdultChildValidationMessage":null,"emptyCountryList":"Country list empty"}

If you’d like to make a group reservation (9+ people), please contact our groups service by telephone or via the online form.

TO THE CONTACT FORM

Contact Centre

+32 (0)70 79 79 79 €0.30/min

Passenger :

You can optionally book a ticket at child fare if you want a reserved seat for your baby on Thalys, Eurostar and TGV (recommended if you want to benefit from the Forfait Bambin on TGV INOUI). Reserving a seat is compulsory for journeys operated by long distance buses. Children under 4 years old travel for free and don't need a ticket if they don't require a reserved seat.

Use your loyalty card(s)

Discount cards

Loyalty cards

{"required":true,"enabled":true,"supportsValidationCheckmark":true,"defaultDay":"","defaultMonth":"","defaultYear":"","emptyMonthDisplayString":"Month","monthGroups":[{"months":[{"displayString":"01","fullDisplayString":"January","value":"01"},{"displayString":"02","fullDisplayString":"February","value":"02"},{"displayString":"03","fullDisplayString":"March","value":"03"}]},{"months":[{"displayString":"04","fullDisplayString":"April","value":"04"},{"displayString":"05","fullDisplayString":"May","value":"05"},{"displayString":"06","fullDisplayString":"June","value":"06"}]},{"months":[{"displayString":"07","fullDisplayString":"July","value":"07"},{"displayString":"08","fullDisplayString":"August","value":"08"},{"displayString":"09","fullDisplayString":"September","value":"09"}]},{"months":[{"displayString":"10","fullDisplayString":"October","value":"10"},{"displayString":"11","fullDisplayString":"November","value":"11"},{"displayString":"12","fullDisplayString":"December","value":"12"}]}],"inputDateFormat":"#MF_DateFormat#"}

Clear the local storage.

Do you have a MyTrain account? (optional)
Log in to retrieve passengers, discount and loyalty cards from your account.Do you have a MyTrain account? (optional)
Log in to have your passenger details pre-filled.

Discount cards

The discount cards below are accepted on our website. If you want to use a different discount card, please call the Contact Centre.

50% discount Belgium (SNCB)

If you have a reduction card giving 50% discount on the Belgian rail network (e.g. Large Families, Preferential Reimbursement or Military card), you also get 50% discount on the Belgian part of an international journey with InterCity or regional trains at Standard fare.

100% discount Belgium (SNCB)

Holders of a valid travel pass, Network Railcard or token for free transport on the Belgian rail network (visual impaired travellers, parliament members, police in uniform etc...) do not have to pay for the Belgian part of an international journey with conventional IC or local trains.

40% discount Netherlands (NS)

Holders of some types of NS season tickets (e.g. OV-Jaarabonnement, depending on the travel time and the season ticket conditions) get 40% discount on the Dutch part of an international journey with conventional trains to/from the Netherlands.

100% discount Netherlands (NS)

Holders of a valid railpass for the Dutch rail network and holders of some types of NS season tickets (e.g. OV-Jaarabonnement, depending on the travel time and the season ticket conditions) do not pay for the Dutch part of an international journey with conventional trains to/from the Netherlands.

100% discount Luxembourg (CFL)

Holders of a valid travel pass, Network Railcard or token for free transport on the Luxembourg rail network do not have to pay for the Luxembourg part of an international journey with conventional IC or local trains.

Frequent Pass (Thalys)

ThePass members pay a membership fee entitling them to reduced fares and increased flexibility when travelling to certain Thalys destinations.

Premium Pass (Thalys)

ThePass members pay a membership fee entitling them to reduced fares and increased flexibility when travelling between Paris and Brussels.

Bahncard 25 1st class (DB)

This card gives 25% discount in Germany when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Thalys).

Bahncard 25 2nd class (DB)

This card gives 25% discount in Germany when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Thalys).

Bahncard 50 1st class (DB)

This card gives 50% discount in Germany when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Thalys).

Bahncard 50 2nd class (DB)

This card gives 50% discount in Germany when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Thalys).

Carte Avantage Famille (SNCF)

This discount card offers 30% discount to the card holder and to one fellow traveller, as well as 60% discount to a maximum of 3 accompanying children.

Carte Avantage Jeune (SNCF)

This discount card for travellers from 12 to 27 years old offers a 30% discount on TGV and Intercités journeys in France and in Europe.

Carte Avantage Senior (SNCF)

This discount card for travellers of 60 years and over offers a 30% discount on TGV and Intercités journeys in France and in Europe.

Carte Avantage Adulte (SNCF)

This discount card offers 30% discount to the card holder and to one fellow traveller on return journeys during the weekend.

Carte Liberté (SNCF)

The Carté Liberté is sold at the fixed price of €399 per year. This card is valid in 1st and 2nd class throughout France and offers 45% discount on the Business Première fare or 60% discount on the Seconde fare (as well as 50% discount to a maximum of 3 accompanying children).

Carte Liberté - Enfant (SNCF)

50% discount for maximum 3 children (4 to 11 years old) who travel together with the holder of a valid Carte Liberté.

Carte Avantage - adult companion (SNCF)

Discount for maximum 1 adult passenger who travels together with the holder of a valid Avantage Famille or Avantage Weekend card.

Carte Avantage - child companion (SNCF)

Discount for maximum 3 children (4 to 11 years old) who travel together with the holder of a valid Carte Avantage.

Loyalty cards

Enter the My Thalys World, Carte Grand Voyageur or Eurostar loyalty card number for each passenger. Note: this card is nominative and not transferable.

{"ticketLanguage":null,"showTicketLanguage":false,"listOfLanguages":null}

Home
Destinations
Aachen

Head to the charming city of Aachen by train

The spa town of Aachen is the ideal getaway location both in winter and in summer. Visit Aachen all year round with Thalys, ICE and InterCity – and SNCB International.

Travel update

4 and 5 February: adapted schedules for ICE trains between Brussels and Germany4 and 5 February: adapted schedules for ICE trains

Due to engineering works on the German rail network, ICE trains connecting Brussels, Cologne and with Frankfurt will be operating according to an adapted schedule on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February 2023.

Most trains will only operate between Brussels-Midi and Köln Hbf.

Please check the adapted schedules in our journey planner.

1 / 1

Book your train tickets to Aachen

Brussels - Aachen Direct train 1:08

from € 16 *

Book now

Aachen - Frankfurt Direct train 1:47

from € 29.⁹⁰ *

Book now

Aachen - Cologne Direct train 0:33

from € 18 *

Book now

Amsterdam - Aachen With a change 3:08

from € 18.⁹⁰ *

Book now

Aachen - London With a change 3:32

from € 49 *

Book now

Fares Belgium ⇄ Aachen

Tickets Belgium ⇄ Aachen

These fares are valid on SNCB's regular Intercity or regional trains, which run to just beyond the Belgian border.

A ticket for each type of traveller

Standard Ticket:

for a single or a return journey
on sale until right before the train’s departure
100% refundable if cancelled at least 1 day before departure

Weekend Ticket:

reduced price for a return journey in the same weekend (departures from Friday to Sunday, return on Saturday or Sunday)
30% discount compared to the Standard Ticket
on sale until right before the train’s departure
no exchange or refund

Senior Ticket:

for travellers aged over 65
30% discount compared to the Standard Ticket
for a single or a return journey
NEW: no more time restrictions, travel on weekdays and weekends whenever you like
on sale until right before the train’s departure
no exchange or refund

Youth Ticket:

for travellers aged under 26
30% discount compared to the Standard Ticket
for a single or a return journey
on sale until right before the train’s departure
no exchange or refund

Standard Kids Ticket:

for children under 12 travelling alone
for a single or a return journey
on sale until right before the train’s departure
100% refundable if cancelled until one day before departure

Children under 12 travel free of charge if they are accompanied by an adult of 18 or over (with a maximum of 4 children per adult)

Check the fares

Season tickets Belgium ⇄ Aachen

School, college, work ... A subscription tailored to your frequent train journeys.

A subscription for all travel frequencies

Standard Season Ticket:

For daily trips to your workplace, away from traffic jams
Choose between 1, 3 or 12 months of unlimited travel for your selected route
Travel in 2nd or 1st class
Annual season ticket discount: 12 months for the price of 10

Student Season Ticket:

For everyday trips to school or university
Choose between 1, 3 or 12 months of unlimited travel for your selected route
Travel in 2nd class
Annual season ticket discount: 12 months for the price of 10

Student Multi:

The ideal formula for students living on campus
Non-transferable card valid for 5 years
5 journeys outbound and 5 journeys return to be completed over a period of 49 days
Travel in 2nd class

Buy a new season ticket at a Belgian station counter. Would you like to renew an existing season ticket? This can be done at a ticket machine in a Belgian station or online at www.sncb.be (via My SNCB).

Your trips in the Euregio

Euregioticket

Travel unlimited for one day by train and bus through the Euregio Maas-Rhine for €19*.

Aachen tourist office >
Public transport in Aachen >
Book your hotel >
More information about the station Aachen Hauptbahnhof >

HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS DESTINATION?
ASK NOW!

Contact Centre

+32 70 79 79 79 (€0.30/min)

Please enter a valid email address.

Please enter an email address.

Your password does not yet meet our security requirements.

You've entered an invalid phonenumber.

Please enter your phone number.

This is a required field.Required field

You have entered an invalid date of birth.

Invalid DNR

Please enter your DNR.

Please enter a month.

Please enter a valid invoice number.

Invalid PNR

The number of your loyalty card is not valid.

The format of the C170 number is invalid

Please enter your C170 number.

Please accept the general terms and conditions.

Please accept the conditions.

Please confirm that you are the responsible of the company.

Please enter your loyalty card number

Please enter your country of residence

Please select your reduction card.

The 'First name' field can contain maximum 15 characters.

The 'Name' field can contain maximum 28 characters.

#MF_ValidationError_Max10Chars#

#MF_ValidationError_Max30Chars#

#MF_ValidationError_Max50Chars#

The 'Name' and 'First name' fields can only contain letters.

Cookies are disabled in this browser. Certain functionalities may not work.

Please choose the outbound date.

Please choose the inbound date.

Please enter a travel date.

Please enter a date.

#MF_ValidationError_VoucherRequired#

Your travel date or departure time cannot be in the past.Travel date or departure time in the past.

The inbound journey cannot be earlier than the outbound journey.

Please enter a time.

Please check the time format.

#MF_ValidationError_ManagePersonType_OptionRequired#

#MF_ValidationError_SelectAtLeastOneOrganization#

can book + aftersales not chosen

Please enter your first name.

Please enter your last name.

Please enter a company name.

Please enter a valid company number.

Please enter a valid company number: example format BE0999.999.999

Please enter a street name.

Please enter a house number.

#MF_ValidationError_RequiredStreetBox#

Please enter a postal code.

Please select a city.

Please enter a location.

Please enter your age.

Please enter a departure time (hour).

Please enter a departure time (minutes).

Please enter a country.

Please enter a station.

Please enter a password.

Please enter your departure station.

Please enter your destination.

Please select your language.

Please enter additional info.

Please select the type of traveller.

Please select one of the options.

Request unsuccessful

Head to the charming city of Aachen by train

Book your train tickets to Aachen

Fares Belgium ⇄ Aachen

A ticket for each type of traveller

A subscription for all travel frequencies

Your trips in the Euregio

Plan your trip to Aachen