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from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen

You can get from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen on Jan 23 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:16AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf1h59 10:15AMAachen Hbf
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$361One-way
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05:40AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf2h27 08:07AMAachen Hbf
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$291One-way
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06:28AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf1h48 08:16AMAachen Hbf
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$361One-way
07:42AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf2h25 10:07AMAachen Hbf
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$441One-way
06:43AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf3h24 10:07AMAachen Hbf
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$291One-way

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Jan 23
$29Deutsche Bahn
$29Flixbus
$186Lufthansa
Tue
Jan 25
$22Deutsche Bahn
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Wed
Jan 26
$22Deutsche Bahn
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Jan 27
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Fri
Jan 28
$29Deutsche Bahn
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Travel Information from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen

distanceDistance123 miles (198 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$22 - $94
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $22 (€18) • 3 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $29 (€24) • 1 h 48 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 123 miles (198 km) by bus, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 48 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $22 (€18). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen.

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FAQs

How do I get from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?

There are 3 travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen: bus, flight or train.

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?

The cheapest way to go to Aachen from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€18).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Aachen:

A bus is generally $73 (€61) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $94 (€79) from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen.

Taking a bus is usually $7 (€6) less than taking a train to Aachen, which costs on average $29 (€24) for the same trip.

What is the quickest way from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?

The fastest way to get to Aachen from Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 48 min.

Other travel options to Aachen can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 3 h 35 min   on average.

In comparison, going by flight can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

How far is Aachen from Frankfurt am Main?

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is approximately 123 miles (198 km).

How many services a day are there from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is:

  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Aachen from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

When traveling between Frankfurt am Main and Aachen, where do I depart from Frankfurt am Main and where do I arrive in Aachen?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen:

  • Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen most often leave from Frankfurt am Main, Hbf and arrive in Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bahnhofplatz).
  • Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen most often leave from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.

Who can get me from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • Flixbus can get you to Aachen by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen for $22 (€18) on Omio.
  • Travel with Lufthansa for flights to Aachen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Frankfurt am Main to Aachen tickets on Omio for $94 (€79).
  • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Aachen by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen for $29 (€24) on Omio.

What is another destination I should add to my tour from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?

Many of our customers who book a trip from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Cologne, Brussels or Berlin. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Frankfurt am Main and Aachen itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Aachen and any of these top destinations today!

When should I book a ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen online to score the best deals?

Before traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $22 (€18) one way.
  • A plane ticket is costing on average $94 (€79) one way for this trip.
  • A train ticket for this journey is costing $29 (€24) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Frankfurt am Main to Aachen tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.