What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main is to rideshare which costs €9 - €19 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €40 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Frankfurt central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main?

The distance between Aachen and Frankfurt am Main is 249 km. The road distance is 246.4 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €40 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main?

The train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Frankfurt am Main bus from?

Aachen to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Frankfurt am Main train from?

Aachen to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main?

The best way to get from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Aachen to Frankfurt am Main bus arrive?

Aachen to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Aachen to Frankfurt am Main train arrive?

Aachen to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Frankfurt am Main is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main?

Book your Aachen to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main?

Book your Aachen to Frankfurt am Main bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt am Main?

There are 1572+ hotels available in Frankfurt am Main.

Can I share a ride from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Frankfurt am Main. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Aachen to Frankfurt am Main - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
1h 49m
€40–200
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Aachen to Frankfurtrideshare 246.2 km
2h 52m
€9–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Frankfurt central train stationbus 068 / ...
3h 25m
€21–40
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3h 55m
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain Ice / ...
3h 7m
Drive 246.4 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Frankfurt am Maincar 246.4 km
2h 30m
€35–51

Aachen to Frankfurt am Main by train

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Distance: 249 km
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Frankfurt am Main, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Frankfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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