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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main 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 train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $138 (€113).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:55 PM3h30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße10:25 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:55 PM3h30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße10:25 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH796:10 AM0h50Dusseldorf Airport7:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 26827 · IC 1948 · 296953:51 PM3h32Aachen Hbf7:23 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$461One-way2 transfers
- 26831 · ICE 1295:51 PM2h36Aachen Hbf8:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$481One-way1 transfer
- 26829 · ICE 9294:51 PM3h22Aachen Hbf8:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:05 AM3h50Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße12:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:25 PM4h00Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße6:25 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:10 PM4h05Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße7:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$221One-way0 transfers
- LH753:10 PM0h50Dusseldorf Airport4:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1261One-way0 transfers
LH42176:40 PM0h50Dusseldorf Airport7:30 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1261One-way0 transfers- LH7310:40 AM0h50Dusseldorf Airport11:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $138 (€113).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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