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Treasury of Aachen Cathedral
Ecclesiastical treasury museum displaying outstanding medieval liturgical objects associated with the cathedral and imperial coronation history.


Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2h 40m
Average duration
4h 5m
Buses per day
2
Distance
138 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $144 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen costing on average $85 (€70).
A bus is $118 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen costing on average $144 (€119).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 55m by bus vs 2h 59m by car) and save roughly $19 (€16) compared to fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $45 (€37)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen buses for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h30 | 1:00 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 13 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h10 | 4:15 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h50 | 4:15 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h15 | 10:30 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h55 | 10:30 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h15 | 11:45 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h30 | 1:30 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h30 | 3:00 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h00 | 3:00 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h05 | 5:35 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h50 | 7:55 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h25 | 7:55 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Aachen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aachen trip today.
Ecclesiastical treasury museum displaying outstanding medieval liturgical objects associated with the cathedral and imperial coronation history.
City museum on Katschhof covering Aachen’s history from Roman times to the present, with a strong focus on Charlemagne and the cathedral treasury context.
Contemporary art museum in a former umbrella factory, known for Pop Art, international contemporary exhibitions, and a strong modern collection.
Historic square between Aachen Cathedral and Town Hall, the symbolic heart of the city and a must for first-time visitors.
The old town’s walkable lanes, churches, fountains, and historic buildings make it the best area for classic sightseeing on foot.
Main market square framed by the Town Hall and traditional facades, ideal for soaking up Aachen’s historic center atmosphere.
Aachen’s signature spiced biscuit, similar to gingerbread and traditionally made with syrup and warming spices. It is the city’s best-known culinary specialty.
A local liqueur inspired by Aachener Printen, often carrying notes of spice, caramel, and herbs. It is a regional digestif and souvenir drink.
A Rhineland pot roast, usually beef marinated for several days and served with a sweet-sour gravy. It is a classic hearty dish in the wider region around Aachen.
Well-regarded fine dining restaurant in Aachen, known for refined French-influenced cuisine, careful presentation, and an elegant setting.
Traditional Aachen restaurant known for hearty Rhineland cooking, seasonal dishes, and a cozy historic atmosphere near the old town.
Established German restaurant and pub-style venue serving local classics, beer, and generous portions in a lively, traditional setting.
Prices are moderate by German standards. Budget eats are reasonable, but hotels and dining rise during peak periods and events.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, tip about 5-10% for good service, often by telling the total amount when paying.
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Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße -> Aachen Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aachen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Aachen buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße station pair, with some services arriving at Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station). Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Aachen bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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