Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main train with Hessische Landesbahn

Fri, Sep 18
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

€83

Average ticket price on Sep 18

€101

Fastest journey on Sep 18

1 h 35 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

1 h 53 m

Trains on Sep 18

12

Distance

197 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main will cost around €101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €83.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 12 trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main, including 2 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 27
    8:51 AM3h08
    Aachen Hbf
    11:59 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26815 · ICE 2013 · S8
    9:51 AM3h37
    Aachen Hbf
    1:28 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
    831One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 27
    8:51 AM3h22
    Aachen Hbf
    12:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26815 · ICE 2013 · 4490
    9:51 AM3h32
    Aachen Hbf
    1:23 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    871One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 13
    9:38 AM1h35
    Aachen Hbf
    11:13 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    1041One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a flight costs an average of €213.

Distance: 197 km

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Driving

€74

Average price

€213

Average price

€25

Average price

Cheapest

€37

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 38m

Average total duration

1h 38m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 35m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €74.

A bus is €188 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €213.

The fastest way to travel from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 23m.

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Live departures

Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main train times

The table below shows live departures for Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn26833 · ICE 615 · S96:51 PM Aachen Hbf
2h37
9:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26833 · ICE 1021
Delayed
6:51 PM Aachen Hbf
3h29
8:25 PM 8:25 PMFrankfurt South station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26833 · ICE 615
Delayed
6:51 PM Aachen Hbf
1h58
6:56 PM 6:56 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26833 · ICE 1021
Delayed
6:51 PM Aachen Hbf
3h09
8:14 PM 8:14 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10931 · ICE 823
On time
7:18 PM Aachen Hbf
2h34
9:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10931+Hessische Landesbahn151197:18 PM Aachen Hbf
4h21
11:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26835 · ICE 205 · S97:51 PM Aachen Hbf
2h37
10:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26835 · ICE 205 · ICE 1021
Delayed
7:51 PM Aachen Hbf
2h29
8:25 PM 8:25 PMFrankfurt South station
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10933 · ICE 221
On time
8:18 PM Aachen Hbf
2h20
10:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26837 · ICE 617 · S98:51 PM Aachen Hbf
2h37
11:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10909 · ICE 915
On time
8:18 AM Aachen Hbf
2h01
10:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10909 · ICE 621
On time
8:18 AM Aachen Hbf
2h33
10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 515
On time
8:51 AM Aachen Hbf
1h58
10:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 27
On time
8:51 AM Aachen Hbf
3h22
12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 217 · ICE 1559
On time
8:51 AM Aachen Hbf
2h22
11:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 27
On time
8:51 AM Aachen Hbf
3h08
11:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 13
On time
9:38 AM Aachen Hbf
1h35
11:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 13
On time
9:38 AM Aachen Hbf
1h49
11:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26815 · ICE 105
On time
9:51 AM Aachen Hbf
2h00
11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26815 · ICE 105 · ICE 27
On time
9:51 AM Aachen Hbf
2h22
12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26815 · ICE 2013 · S89:51 AM Aachen Hbf
3h37
1:28 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26815 · ICE 2013 · 44909:51 AM Aachen Hbf
3h32
1:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main

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Trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 09:51. The fastest train covers the 197 km distance in 1h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €13
Distance
197 km
Average train duration
2h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
€18
Trains per day
18
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 30m
First train
6:18 AM
Last train
9:51 AM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €13

Train companies: Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trainsHessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt am Main from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Hessische Landesbahn

About
Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) is a regional transport company owned by the German state of Hesse, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. It provides extensive bus and rail passenger transport services within Hesse and extends its operations into neighboring states like Bavaria, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Thuringia. HLB operates as a holding company with subsidiaries managing rail services (HLB Hessenbahn GmbH), bus services (HLB Hessenbus GmbH), and infrastructure/vehicle resources (HLB Basis AG). Their diverse fleet includes modern train types such as Stadler FLIRT, Alstom LINT, and Coradia Continental trains. Tickets from Deutsche Bahn are also valid on HLB trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Hessische Landesbahn Duration
4h 39m
Cheapest Hessische Landesbahn Price
€51
Hessische Landesbahn frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack and beverage service available on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket and must be leashed
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as €18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main is €74; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main is 1h 30m to travel the 197 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 6:18 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 9:51 AM.
Yes,there are 2 direct trains a day from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main, you can count on Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Frankfurt am Main. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt am Main and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Frankfurt am Main from Aachen Hbf is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main

Most Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trains use the Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Use this guide to compare Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt am Main train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Aachen
Arrival train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Aachen HbfAachen Hbf, Bahnhofstr, 2a, 52064 AachenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Aachen Hbf from Aachen city centre

Aachen Hbf is 1 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRe, Rb · 4m · €1 · every ~2 min
Bus14, 51, 11, 21, Sb63, 31, V, 14E, 11V, E, 31E, N5, 11E · 6m · €2 · every ~24 min
Rb33, Rb20 · 11m · €3 · every ~5 min
31E, V, Sb63, N5, E, 54Alt, 54, 51, 34V, 34, 31, 21, 14E, 14, 11V, 11 · 14m · €2 · every ~28 min

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.

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