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Oberhausen - Aachen Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There are 39 daily trains from Oberhausen to Aachen. Traveling by train from Oberhausen to Aachen usually takes around 2 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in one hour and 54 minutes.

Distance60 mi (97 km)
Fastest train1h 54m
Lowest price€20.45
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines4

Which train should you take from Oberhausen to Aachen?

There are 4 train lines with service from Oberhausen to Aachen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 26 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn62h 51m€31.64
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company262h 39m€31.67
National Express52h 13m€32.77
Non-federally owned railway company42h 40m€32.77
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Oberhausen to Aachen start from €20, and on average cost . Daily there are 26 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Aachen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Oberhausen leaves from Train Station and 4 other stations. And in Aachen trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Oberhausen to Aachen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Aachen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 54 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 77 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Aachen.

  • National Express trains operate on Germany's rail network, with services across the country to cities including Cologne, and Bonn, Munster. As a green-certified company, National Express is also one of the most sustainable ways of traveling around the region.

  • Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Oberhausen to Aachen start from €33, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Aachen. Non-federally owned railway company in Oberhausen leaves from Oberhausen-Holten and 2 other stations. And in Aachen trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Oberhausen to Aachen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 40 minutes. If you are looking to get to Aachen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 54 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Non-federally owned railway company offers 13 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Aachen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Oberhausen to Aachen. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.
The distance between Oberhausen and Aachen is approximately 60 miles, or 97 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 54 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Oberhausen to Aachen tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Oberhausen at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 39 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Aachen to Oberhausen.

City Information

Aachen

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Positioned near the Dutch and Belgian borders in the west of Germany, Aachen is a true hidden gem. Once a Roman spa town, this historic city dates back to the 1st-century and later became a favorite residence of the Frankish king, Charlemagne. A royal experience surely awaits you as well on your visit to Aachen.

The most striking building in this city is undoubtedly Aachen Cathedral. This cathedral is the first place in Europe to receive the prestigious status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in part because it is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral is also the final resting place of Charlemange, though the exact whereabouts of his remains are unknown.

After a day spent walking around the city, visit the Carolus Thermen, or thermal baths, to soak in the hot mineral spring waters once loved by the Romans. Choose between a range of indoor or outdoor pools, saunas, and spa treatments to enjoy what the Romans called "salus per aquam," or "health by water."

Because of its border location, Aachen is easy to reach from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Frequent international and national trains run through the train stations, while the international airport is served by many major airlines. Bus lines including FlixBus and Sindbad provide affordable ground travel from many destinations. Some of the more popular routes to Aachen depart from Berlin, Amsterdam, and Brussels.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Oberhausen?

Main departure station: Train Station

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Oberhausen where you can board the train.

All train stations in Oberhausen:

  • Train Station

  • Oberhausen-Sterkrade

  • Oberhausen-Holten

  • Bottrop-Vonderort

  • Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd

Where is the train station in Aachen?

Main arrival station: Train Station

Aachen has one train station.

Train stations in Aachen:

  • Train Station

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