How far is Düsseldorf from Aachen?

The distance separating Düsseldorf and Aachen is 43 miles (69 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Aachen?

Most of the buses traveling from Düsseldorf to Aachen leave from ZOB am Hbf and arrive at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Aachen?

Once in Aachen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aachen Theatre, Internationales Zeitungsmuseum, Suermondt-Ludwig Museum, Aachen Cathedral and Aachener Rathaus.

Bus Düsseldorf to Aachen from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Aachen on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:35pm	ZOB am Hbf	2h 20m	12:55am	Aachen Henricistraße	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:05pm	Düsseldorf Airport	2h 50m	12:55am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Aachen on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Hbf	6h 5m	4:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	ZOB am Hbf	2h 20m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest
Bus	10:10pm	Düsseldorf Airport	2h 50m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Aachen on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Hbf	6h 5m	4:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	ZOB am Hbf	2h 20m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest
Bus	10:10pm	Düsseldorf Airport	2h 50m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Aachen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

43 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $21	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $105	Average Duration1h 26m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $11	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,318 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,121 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Aachen?

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - ZOB am Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Bastionstraße, 24

D - Kurfürstenstraße

E - Kasernenstraße

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Aachen by bus

How far is Düsseldorf from Aachen?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$9

11/14

$11

Today

$11

11/16

$9

11/17

$8

11/18

$9

11/19

$9

11/20

$9

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Aachen was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Düsseldorf to Aachen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $12 for a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.