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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bologna to Aachen

Composite routes from Bologna to Aachen

Cheapest
10 h 10 min
Car
1094 km.
from $60
Other
5 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $151.82
12 h 27 min
801 km.
from $373.60
17 h 54 min
800 km.
from $167.93
6 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $181.71
6 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $232.79
6 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $166.92
6 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $270.29
6 h 56 min
Bus, Train
800 km.
from $136.60
23 h 21 min
Bus, Train
800 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$25.41–$317.61
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.55–$419.24
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.03–$254.09

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.27–$762.26
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.45–$698.74

Transavia Holland

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$101.63–$228.68

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.23–$635.22

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$762.26
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$597.10
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$558.99
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$952.82

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$698.74
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.75–$508.17

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.09–$698.74
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.63–$698.74
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$266.79–$1,016.34

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$444.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.45
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.43–$16.52

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Email:
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.43–$25.41

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Bologna to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
20h 57m
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlen
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.52–$40.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.57–$82.58
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.63–$114.34

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.76–$36.84
Train from Frankfurt to Aachen,
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.71–$67.33
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$44.47–$49.55
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$44.47–$49.55

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$215.97

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.52–$24.14

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$82.58

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.55–$63.52

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
7h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.16–$241.38
Train from Bologna Centrale to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.69–$190.56

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.52–$25.41
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41
Train from Brussels-Nord to Welkenraedt
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.25–$24.14

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.52–$24.14
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$29.22

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.35–$9.53

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.04–$1,206.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Aachen is to bus which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 17h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Aachen is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $39.13 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Aachen station west via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Milan Centrale and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Bologna to Aachen?

The distance between Bologna and Aachen is 861 km. The road distance is 1089.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs $206.52 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Bologna to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Aachen bus from?

Bologna to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Aachen train from?

Bologna to Aachen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Aachen?

The best way to get from Bologna to Aachen is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs $206.52 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 17h 54m. There are no good options to fly between Bologna to Aachen.

Where does the Bologna to Aachen bus arrive?

Bologna to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Bologna to Aachen train arrive?

Bologna to Aachen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Aachen is 1089 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Bologna to Aachen.

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

Book your Bologna to Aachen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bologna to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Aachen. Prices start at $39.23 per night.
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