How to travel from Wiesbaden to Aachen, Germany

The distance between Wiesbaden and Aachen is around 236km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wiesbaden 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.

👋 Also check out AachenWiesbaden if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf and then to Aachen Hbf.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aachen station west.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Aachen.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance236km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wiesbaden and Aachen

There are several options for getting from Wiesbaden to Aachen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Wiesbaden and Aachen is around 236km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Wiesbaden and Aachen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wiesbaden to Aachen is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Wiesbaden and Aachen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wiesbaden and Aachen. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wiesbaden to Aachen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Swiss Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Süwex, FlixTrain, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH and Thalys run train services between Wiesbaden and Aachen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Wiesbaden and Aachen. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wiesbaden to Aachen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mainz Hbf West/Taubertsbergb.. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Wiesbaden and Aachen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wiesbaden 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 45m.

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 Wiesbaden and Aachen. The distance is around 236km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wiesbaden to Aachen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wiesbaden and Aachen

Transport options from Wiesbaden to Aachen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 10m
€74($74)
every 2 hours272km (169 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hbf3h 15m
€30($30)
hourly252km (156 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof4hrs
€26($26)
hourly261km (162 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 45m
€225($225)
every 20 mins317km (197 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
€18($18)
5 times a week287km (178 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€31($31)
on demand236km (146 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