How to travel from Frankfurt to Aachen, Germany

The distance between Frankfurt and Aachen is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Frankfurt to Aachen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Aachen Hbf.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others
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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Aachen West Bf.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Aachen station west.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Aachen.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frankfurt and Aachen

There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Aachen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Frankfurt and Aachen is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Frankfurt and Aachen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Aachen is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Aachen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Aachen. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Frankfurt and Aachen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Frankfurt and Aachen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Frankfurt and Aachen. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frankfurt and Aachen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 55m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Aachen. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frankfurt to Aachen. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Aachen West Bf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Aachen is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Aachen. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Frankfurt and Aachen. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Aachen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Frankfurt and Aachen

Transport options from Frankfurt to Aachen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€65($65)
every 2 hours249km (155 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 30m
€220($220)
every 20 mins295km (183 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€20($20)
once daily296km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€35($35)
on demand262km (163 miles)

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Airports near Aachen

The following major airports near Aachen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Aachen
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Aachen
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Aachen