The average train between Mannheim and Aachen takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Mannheim to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Mannheim and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Aachen at 2:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Aachen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Mannheim to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Mannheim to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Mannheim and Aachen is 222.2 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 26m.