- Sleeper trains
- Stops
- Aachen, Germany
Aachen Hbf by sleeper train
Charlemagne's city: a UNESCO-listed cathedral, hot springs and a compact old town that is easy to see on foot.
Reasons to get off here
- Aachen Cathedral, Charlemagne's burial site and Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage Site (1978)
- Gothic Town Hall built on the foundations of the Carolingian palace
- Carolus Thermen thermal baths, fed by the springs the Romans used
- Elisenbrunnen fountain and Aachener Printen, the city's spiced biscuits
- Many central attractions lie within a 15-20 minute walk of Aachen Hbf (TravelDojo)
- Regional trains to Cologne, Liège and Maastricht
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Sleeper Brussels–Milan · ES 401 | Brussels → Cologne → Gotthard → Milan | 21:07 | 21:13 | Departs Monday, Thursday and Saturday |
| European Sleeper Brussels–Milan · ES 400 | Milan → Gotthard → Cologne → Brussels | 08:48 | 08:55 | Departs Wednesday, Friday and Sunday |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Verviers
A former wool town known as Wallonia's 'Water Capital', with fountains, textile heritage and a grand 1920s station.
Stop-off guide →Next stop · European Sleeper Brussels–MilanKöln Hbf
Step out of the station and the Gothic cathedral is right in front of you; the Old Town and Rhine are a short stroll away.
Stop-off guide →Aachen Hbf, answered
European Sleeper Brussels–Milan.
Times in both directions are below.
ES 401 (Brussels–Cologne–Gotthard–Milan): arrives 21:07, leaves 21:13; ES 400 (Milan–Gotthard–Cologne–Brussels): arrives 08:48, leaves 08:55.
Times are local and can change for engineering works.
Charlemagne's city: a UNESCO-listed cathedral, hot springs and a compact old town that is easy to see on foot.
We would allow: a few hours to one night.
Usually only by booking two separate journeys: most sleeper fares are for one train on one date, and you cannot get off and rejoin the same ticket the next night.
Check the fare rules with the operator when you book.