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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€28
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€59
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 49 m
Trains on Sep 19
41
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 41 trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 196 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.
26845 · ICE 92112:51 AM6h12Aachen Hbf7:03 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€281One-way1 transfer- 26841 · IC 6040310:51 PM3h26Aachen Hbf2:17 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€301One-way1 transfer
- ICE 3199:39 PM2h57Aachen Hbf12:36 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€401One-way0 transfers
- 26807 · IC 2348 · S85:51 AM3h52Aachen Hbf9:43 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€431One-way2 transfers
- 26829 · ICE 9294:51 PM3h22Aachen Hbf8:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€441One-way1 transfer
- ICE 117:38 AM1h49Aachen Hbf9:27 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€701One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1511:38 AM1h49Aachen Hbf1:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 173:38 PM1h49Aachen Hbf5:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 3175:38 PM1h49Aachen Hbf7:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€701One-way0 transfers
- ICE 139:38 AM1h49Aachen Hbf11:27 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€801One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, while a flight costs an average of €223.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€68 Average price | €223 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average €68.
A bus is €202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average €223.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 30m by train vs 2h 31m by car). Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €38 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 (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10929 · ICE 821 | On time 6:18 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h33 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26833 · ICE 1021 | On time 6:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 3h22 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 19 | On time 7:38 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h49 | 9:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26835 · ICE 205 · ICE 1021 | On time 7:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h22 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26835 · IC 2442 | 7:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 3h22 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10933 · ICE 221 | 8:18 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h09 | 10:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26837 · ICE 617 · S9 | 8:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h37 | 11:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 319 | On time 9:36 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h07 | 11:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2509 | On time 9:36 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h07 | 11:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26841 · IC 60403 | On time 10:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 3h59 | 2:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26841 · ICE 619 | 10:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h36 | 1:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| 26845 · ICE 827 | On time 12:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 3h57 | 4:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26845 · ICE 921 | Delayed 12:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 6h12 | 5:03 AM 5:03 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 69481 · Bus RE4 · ICE 523 | 1:46 AM Aachen Hbf | 5h05 | 6:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26403 · ICE 525 | On time 4:21 AM Aachen Hbf | 3h30 | 7:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26807 · ICE 2511 · ICE 23 | 5:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h22 | 8:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26807 · IC 2348 · S8 | 5:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 3h52 | 9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 10905 · ICE 1713 | On time 6:18 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h31 | 8:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26809 · ICE 25 | 6:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 3h22 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26809 · ICE 513 · ICE 1557 | On time 6:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h22 | 9:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 11 | On time 7:38 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h49 | 9:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26811 · ICE 2513 · ICE 25 | 7:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h22 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26811 · ICE 121 | On time 7:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h36 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26811 · IC 2040 · S8 | 7:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 3h52 | 11:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 10909 · ICE 621 | On time 8:18 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h33 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26813 · ICE 27 | 8:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 3h22 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26813 · ICE 217 · ICE 1559 | On time 8:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h22 | 11:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 13 | On time 9:38 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h49 | 11:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26815 · ICE 2515 · ICE 27 | 9:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h22 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26815 · ICE 2013 · S8 | 9:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 3h52 | 1:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 10913 · ICE 625 | On time 10:18 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h33 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10913 · ICE 225 · S8 | 10:18 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h25 | 12:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26817 · ICE 29 | 10:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 3h22 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 15 | On time 11:38 AM Aachen Hbf | 1h49 | 1:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26819 · ICE 123 | On time 11:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h36 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26819 · ICE 2517 · ICE 29 | 11:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 2h22 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26819 · IC 2044 · S8 | 11:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 3h52 | 3:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 10917 · ICE 629 | On time 12:18 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h33 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10921 · ICE 125 | On time 2:18 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h09 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26825 · ICE 927 | 2:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 3h21 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 17 | On time 3:38 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h49 | 5:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26827 · ICE 201 · ICE 927 | 3:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h21 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26827 · IC 2048 · S8 | 3:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 3h52 | 7:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 10925 · ICE 127 | 4:18 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h09 | 6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26829 · ICE 929 | 4:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 3h22 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 317 | On time 5:38 PM Aachen Hbf | 1h49 | 7:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26831 · ICE 203 · ICE 929 | 5:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h22 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26831 · IC 2440 · S8 | 5:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 3h52 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26831 · ICE 129 | On time 5:51 PM Aachen Hbf | 2h36 | 8:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
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Trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 12:36 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Hessische Landesbahn
VIAS Rail GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Aachen Hbf from Aachen city centre
Aachen Hbf is 1 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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