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- London to aachen
Trains from London to Aachen
Hop on the Eurostar from London to Aachen, change in Brussels and arrive in Aachen in under 5 hours – refreshed, relaxed and ready to explore.
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no exchange fees*
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Your train journey from London to Aachen
Skip the airport hassle when you travel from London to Germany by train with Eurostar. Depart from London St Pancras and watch the world fly by before arriving in Brussels, where you'll hop on a direct train to Aachen. In around 4 and a half hours, you'll find yourself in the heart of this historic city – recharged and ready to dive into everything Aachen has to offer.
Below, you'll find all the essentials: what to expect at each station, how your Brussels transfer works and the perks waiting for you on board. Remember to book ahead to lock in the best fares and flexible options.
Departing from London St Pancras International
London St Pancras International is located in King's Cross and is well connected by London Underground lines and buses.
When to arrive
Please check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
Make sure to bring a valid passport with you and complete your Advance Passenger Information (API) well in advance. Check UK-EU border requirements for travel to and from London.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can indulge in some boutique shopping or fine dining. After border and security checks, you'll find food options, a duty-free shop, and our Eurostar Premier Lounge.
Changing trains in Brussels​-Midi
When you arrive in Brussels-Midi/Zuid, follow these steps:
- Go to the end of the platform.
- Take the exit into the main hall.
- Check the departure boards for your connecting train's platform.
- Follow the signs to platform 3 to 6 for the Netherlands, France or Germany.
- Board your train at least 5 minutes before departure.
Our booking system will have given you two trains that provide you enough time to connect. If you need a hand, staff will be available to help.
To learn more about connections in Brussels, read our station guide page.
Arriving at Aachen Hbf
Your train will arrive at Aachen Hbf, which is just a 15 minute walk from the city centre. And to get where you're going, you'll have easy access to public transport links.
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Onboard experience and travel classes
Hop on board and enjoy free wi-fi, at-seat plug sockets, tasty food, and a generous luggage allowance. And if your plans change, you'll have more flexibility than ever before. View our fares, fees, and conditions.
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Eurostar Standard
Your fast and flexible way to travel from city to city. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and pop to Eurostar Café for light bites, snacks, and drinks.
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Eurostar Plus
Choose a little extra – including more space to work or relax. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and enjoy a light meal served at your seat.
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Eurostar Premier
Our signature Eurostar experience for business and pleasure. Unwind in our exclusive lounges, speed through our priority ticket gates, and savour our onboard fine-dining experience.
FAQs
On average, the journey between London and Aachen takes around 4 hours and 33 minutes. The first leg from London to Brussels lasts about 1 hour and 53 minutes, followed by roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes from Brussels to Aachen.
Yes. You’ll need to change trains in Brussels, where you’ll connect to a direct Eurostar service to Aachen.
Make sure to bring a valid passport with you and complete your Advance Passenger Information (API) well in advance. Check UK-EU border requirements for travel between the UK and Germany.
Your allowance includes two items of luggage (max. 75 x 53 x 30 cm) and one item of hand luggage. There’s no weight limit, but you should be able to carry all your bags and store them in our dedicated areas. Find out more on our luggage allowance page.
Yes. You can exchange your entire journey directly on Manage Your Booking.
You can exchange your Eurostar tickets up to 1 hour before departure if you have a connecting ticket as part of your booking. You won't pay an exchange fee for any part of the journey. But you will have to pay any difference in fare between your original and new tickets for both legs of your journey.
Please read our fare, fees and conditions page.
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Terms and conditions
*Flexible tickets conditions
Eurostar Standard & Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the original departure time. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If the new price is cheaper, the difference will not be refunded. Tickets exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date become non-refundable. You can also get a refund up to 7 days before travel for 25€/£.
With Eurostar Premier, you can exchange your tickets or get a refund up to 2 days after travel. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will pay the difference. If your new ticket is cheaper, you will not receive a refund of the difference.
For all our fares, check our after-sales conditions here. Our conditions of carriage are available here.
**Calculations taken from an independent study carried out by EcoRes SCRL in November 2024. For full details, see here(opens in a new tab)(opens a PDF) (opens in a new tab) (opens a PDF).