What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €45 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt Central Station and Aachen?

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

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Central Station and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Aachen, Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen?

The distance between Frankfurt Central Station and Aachen is 249 km. The road distance is 245.7 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €45 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen?

The train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen bus from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen train from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €45 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen bus arrive?

Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen?

Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
1h 41m
€45–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
3h 30m
€20–40
Drive 245.7 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Aachencar 245.7 km
2h 30m
€36–51
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
3h 52m
Train via Troisdorf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg/Bonntrain Ice
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Aachen, Rothe Erde Bftrain Re9 / ...
3h 2m
€36–64

Frankfurt Central Station to Aachen by train

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Distance: 248.9 km
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Frankfurt Central Station, Germany and Aachen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–190 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station west every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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