Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

$34

Average ticket price on Sep 20

$92

Fastest journey on Sep 20

1 h 35 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

1 h 44 m

Trains on Sep 20

21

Distance

193 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.

Fast trains

On Sun, Sep 20, we found 21 trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, including 3 direct services.

On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 58 m 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn26845 · ICE 921 · 4251+Hessische Landesbahn24311
    12:51 AM5h50
    Aachen Hbf
    6:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $341One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 25
    6:51 AM3h08
    Aachen Hbf
    9:59 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 11
    7:38 AM1h35
    Aachen Hbf
    9:13 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 27
    8:51 AM3h08
    Aachen Hbf
    11:59 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26807 · ICE 2511
    5:51 AM1h58
    Aachen Hbf
    7:49 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $221.

Distance: 119 miles (193 km)

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Driving

$81

Average price

$221

Average price

$27

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Cheapest

$46

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 22m

Average total duration

1h 22m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

3h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 50m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is a bus with an average price of $27.

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station:

A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station costing on average $81.

A bus is $194 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station costing on average $221.

The fastest way to travel from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 10m.

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 40m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 2h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train times

The table below shows live departures for Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn26845 · ICE 523
On time
12:51 AM Aachen Hbf
5h48
6:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26845 · ICE 921 · 4251+Hessische Landesbahn2431112:51 AM Aachen Hbf
5h50
6:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn69481 · Bus RE4 · ICE 523
On time
1:46 AM Aachen Hbf
4h53
6:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26807 · ICE 2511
On time
5:51 AM Aachen Hbf
1h58
7:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 25
On time
6:51 AM Aachen Hbf
3h08
9:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 513
On time
6:51 AM Aachen Hbf
1h58
8:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 11
On time
7:38 AM Aachen Hbf
1h35
9:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26811 · ICE 2513
On time
7:51 AM Aachen Hbf
1h58
9:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10909 · ICE 915
On time
8:18 AM Aachen Hbf
2h01
10:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 515
On time
8:51 AM Aachen Hbf
1h58
10:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 27
On time
8:51 AM Aachen Hbf
3h08
11:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 13
On time
9:38 AM Aachen Hbf
1h35
11:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26815 · ICE 2515
On time
9:51 AM Aachen Hbf
1h58
11:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10913 · ICE 225
On time
10:18 AM Aachen Hbf
1h55
12:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26817 · ICE 29
On time
10:51 AM Aachen Hbf
3h08
1:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26817 · ICE 517
On time
10:51 AM Aachen Hbf
1h58
12:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 15
On time
11:38 AM Aachen Hbf
1h35
1:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26819 · ICE 2517
On time
11:51 AM Aachen Hbf
1h58
1:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10917 · ICE 919
On time
12:18 PM Aachen Hbf
2h01
2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26821 · ICE 229
On time
12:51 PM Aachen Hbf
3h08
3:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26821 · ICE 519
On time
12:51 PM Aachen Hbf
1h58
2:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station		1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

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Trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 but you can travel from only $16 by bus.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 119 miles (193 km) distance in 1h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16
Distance
119 miles (193 km)
Average train duration
2h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
$18
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 25m
First train
12:36 AM
Last train
10:51 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station from $16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
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FAQs: Trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $18, while the average price is around $81.
The train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station takes 1h 25m and runs 9 per day.
The distance by train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is 119 miles (193 km).
The first train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station leaves at 12:36 AM.
The last train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station leaves at 10:51 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
The cheapest way to get from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is by bus, with a cost of around $16.
The train journey from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf offers some scenic views, particularly as it passes through the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes of the Rhineland and along the Rhine River. However, parts of the route are also urban or industrial.
A day trip from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 25m, covering a distance of 119 miles (193 km). There are 7 train trips available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
Since both Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station include Cologne, Stuttgart, Strasbourg, Düsseldorf, Aachen.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

Most Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains use the Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Aachen
Arrival train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Aachen HbfAachen Hbf, Bahnhofstr, 2a, 52064 AachenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Aachen Hbf from Aachen city centre

Aachen Hbf is 1 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRe, Rb · 4m · $1 · every ~2 min
Bus14, 51, 11, 21, Sb63, 31, V, 14E, 11V, E, 31E, N5, 11E · 6m · $2 · every ~24 min
Rb33, Rb20 · 11m · $4 · every ~5 min
31E, V, Sb63, N5, E, 54Alt, 54, 51, 34V, 34, 31, 21, 14E, 14, 11V, 11 · 14m · $2 · every ~28 min

Aachen Hbf train station facilities and services

Aachen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: McDonald's, Louisiana, Dakashi sushi, Zitalia

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Aachen Hbf. ATMs are available at Aachen Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Aachen Hbf. Information desks are available at Aachen Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Aachen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Aachen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Aachen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Bestprice Hotel.

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