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London to Aachen by train
London is great for many reasons, but one of the greatest reasons is that it’s home to a Eurostar terminal. We have a bit of a thing for trains here, so if you’re in London take full advantage of these sleek, modern trains and take a journey right from London’s city centre to and into Germany. With a journey time of just three and a half hours, Eurostar (with Business Premier options giving you lounge access for some real VIP vibes) will get you to Europe in no time. Once you’re across the channel, you can change on to a Deutsche Bahn, SNCF or Eurostar train to complete your journey.
The spa city of Aachen is your destination, and if you want to take full advantage of that, then head right for one of the natural hot spring baths dotted around the city, an especially tempting offer in the winter, although you’ll have to pull yourself away from the famous Christmas markets first. Aachen Cathedral is a city icon and a true marvel of architectural design. If you want to make this trip into something of a world tour, head to Three-Country Point which, and the name suggests, lets you visit three countries (Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands) in about as many steps! Head to Germany in true style, read more about this fabulous route below!
London to Aachen Hbf by train
It takes an average of 5h 42m to travel from London to Aachen Hbf by train, over a distance of around 272 miles (438 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from London to Aachen Hbf and tickets for this journey start from £98.34 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:01 | |
| Departure station | London | |
| Arrival station | Aachen Hbf | |
| Journey time | From 3h 32m | |
| Distance | 272 miles (438 km) | |
| Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £98.34 | |
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Cheap train tickets from London to Aachen Hbf
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from London to Aachen Hbf by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.