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Treasury of Aachen Cathedral
Cathedral treasury displaying medieval reliquaries, liturgical objects, and masterpieces linked to imperial Aachen.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 12 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Aachen on Fri, May 29, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio 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 $17. 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 $17, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $147 Average price | $46 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 $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen costing on average $147 (€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 $20 (€16) compared to fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $46 (€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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen buses for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h30 | 1:00 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
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 | |
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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 $17 (€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 $17 (€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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Discover the best of Aachen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aachen trip today.
Cathedral treasury displaying medieval reliquaries, liturgical objects, and masterpieces linked to imperial Aachen.
City museum on Aachen’s history, from Roman origins to the age of Charlemagne, beside the cathedral and market square.
Contemporary art museum in a former umbrella factory, known for Pop Art, changing exhibitions, and a strong international program.
Historic market square framed by the town hall and old façades, the heart of Aachen’s old town and a prime people-watching spot.
Open square between Aachen Cathedral and Town Hall, central to the city’s imperial heritage and major events.
The old town’s compact lanes, churches, squares, and shops make it the essential area for first-time visitors.
Aachen’s signature spiced biscuit, related to Lebkuchen, traditionally baked with syrup and warm spices. It is the city’s most famous edible souvenir and a long-standing local specialty.
A classic Rhineland-style pot roast, usually beef marinated and braised in a sweet-sour gravy, often served with dumplings or potato sides. It is a staple of regional cooking around Aachen.
A baked potato casserole from the Rhineland, commonly made with grated potatoes, onions, and often bacon or sausage. It is hearty, rustic comfort food associated with the wider Aachen region.
Established fine-dining restaurant in Aachen, known for refined French-influenced cuisine, tasting menus, and an elegant setting.
Traditional Aachen restaurant known for regional Rhineland dishes, seasonal specialties, and a cozy historic atmosphere near the old town.
Well-known traditional venue serving hearty German and regional food in a classic, rustic atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Generally moderate by German standards: casual meals are affordable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up; tipping is not expected for counter service.
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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.

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