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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen
Cheapest price on Sep 02
€45
Average ticket price on Sep 02
€76
Fastest journey on Sep 02
1 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
1 h 34 m
Trains on Sep 02
21
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen will cost around €76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 21 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen, including 6 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 42 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.
ICE 124 · 10820 · 2681812:52 PM2h15Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:07 PMAachen Hbf€451One-way2 transfers- ICE 1010 · S19 · 1091411:41 AM1h59Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:40 PMAachen Hbf€511One-way2 transfers
- ICE 820 · 109109:22 AM2h18Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:40 AMAachen Hbf€561One-way1 transfer
- 4493 · IC 1147 · ICE 31410:38 AM3h38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2:16 PMAachen Hbf€601One-way2 transfers
- ICE 820 · 109109:08 AM2h32Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:40 AMAachen Hbf€621One-way1 transfer
- ICE 3168:48 AM1h28Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:16 AMAachen Hbf€741One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1610:48 AM1h28Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:16 PMAachen Hbf€741One-way0 transfers
- ICE 31412:48 PM1h28Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:16 PMAachen Hbf€641One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1610:34 AM1h42Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:16 PMAachen Hbf€801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 31412:34 PM1h42Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2:16 PMAachen Hbf€701One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, while a flight costs an average of €116.
Distance: 198 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€45 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €116 Average price |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Aachen train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 10 | On time 6:33 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h43 | 8:16 PM Aachen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4499 · IC 2349 · 10284 · 26832 | 6:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h22 | 11:00 PM Aachen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 120 · 10834 · 26830 | On time 6:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 9:07 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 10 | On time 6:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h28 | 8:16 PM Aachen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 120 · 10834 · 26830 | On time 6:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h15 | 9:07 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 620 · 10930 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h32 | 9:40 PM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 620 · 10930 | 7:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h18 | 9:40 PM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 912 · S19 · 10930 | On time 7:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h59 | 9:40 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 24 · 28536 · 26836 | 7:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 12:07 AM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 318 · 10838 · 26832 | On time 8:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h46 | 11:00 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 318 · 10838 · 26832 | On time 8:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h31 | 11:00 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 4759 · IC 2347 · 26838 | 8:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 1:07 AM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 526 · 26838 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h27 | 1:35 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 526 · 26836 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h59 | 12:07 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 526 · 26838 | 9:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h13 | 1:35 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 910 · 26836 | On time 9:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h26 | 12:07 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 524 · 26838 | 10:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h00 | 1:07 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 510 · 26838 | 10:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h35 | 1:07 AM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 510 · 26838 | On time 11:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 1:07 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 920 · 26800 | 11:22 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h45 | 6:07 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2522 · ICE 316 | On time 8:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h08 | 10:16 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2522 · ICE 316 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h54 | 10:16 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 316 | On time 8:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h43 | 10:16 AM Aachen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4491 · IC 1149 · ICE 16 | On time 8:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h38 | 12:16 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 128 · 10812 · 26810 | On time 8:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h29 | 11:07 AM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 316 | On time 8:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h28 | 10:16 AM Aachen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 128 · 10812 · 26810 | On time 8:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h15 | 11:07 AM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 820 · 10910 | On time 9:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h32 | 11:40 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2520 · 10910 | On time 9:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h32 | 11:40 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 820 · 10910 | On time 9:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h18 | 11:40 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2520 · 10910 | On time 9:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h18 | 11:40 AM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1012 · S19 · 10910 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h59 | 11:40 AM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2528 · ICE 16 | On time 10:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h08 | 12:16 PM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2528 · ICE 16 | On time 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h54 | 12:16 PM Aachen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 16 | On time 10:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h42 | 12:16 PM Aachen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4493 · IC 1147 · ICE 314 | On time 10:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h38 | 2:16 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 16 | On time 10:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h28 | 12:16 PM Aachen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1010 · S19 · 10914 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h59 | 1:40 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 314 | On time 12:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h42 | 2:16 PM Aachen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 314 | On time 12:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h28 | 2:16 PM Aachen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 124 · 10820 · 26818 | On time 12:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h15 | 3:07 PM Aachen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Aachen from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Hessische Landesbahn
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen 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 Aachen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen
Most Frankfurt am Main to Aachen trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Aachen Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Aachen West. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Aachen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Aachen leave from?
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
Which Aachen station do trains from Frankfurt am Main arrive at?
Getting to Aachen Hbf from Aachen city centre
Aachen Hbf is 1 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Aachen West from Aachen city centre
Aachen West train station facilities and services
Aachen West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chico Mendes, Pizzeria Pont Pascha, Vielharmonie, Polonia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen West. ATMs are available at Aachen West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aachen West. Information desks are available at Aachen West.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aachen West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aachen West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aachen West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen West.
Getting to Aachen-Rothe Erde from Aachen city centre
Aachen-Rothe Erde is 2 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aachen-Rothe Erde train station facilities and services
Aachen-Rothe Erde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Eiscafé am Elsassplatz, Kennedy Grill, Közde Kebap, Imbiss & Kneipe, Zeppelin Eck
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. ATMs are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. Information desks are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aachen-Rothe Erde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aachen-Rothe Erde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
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