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

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is to rideshare which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €40 - €200.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €40 - €200.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Aachen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1213+ hotels available in Aachen.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
1h 41m
€40–200
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Frankfurt to Aachenrideshare 246.1 km
2h 51m
€11–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
3h 25m
€21–40
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 56m
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
€39–75
Drive 246.4 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Aachencar 246.4 km
2h 32m
€35–51

Frankfurt am Main to Aachen by train

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Distance: 248.9 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station west 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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