Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Showing times and prices for 13 Aug

Cheapest price

£41

Average price

£66

Fastest journey

1 h 49 m

Average duration

2 h 2 m

Trains per day

17

Distance

196 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.

Fast trains

Of the 17 trains that leave Aachen Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 196 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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 Bahn26823 · IC 2546 · 29693
    13:513h32
    Aachen Hbf
    17:23Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £411One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn26819 · IC 2544 · 4492
    11:513h32
    Aachen Hbf
    15:23Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £411One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn26819 · ICE 123
    11:512h36
    Aachen Hbf
    14:27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £461One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche Bahn26815 · ICE 2013 · 4490
    9:513h32
    Aachen Hbf
    13:23Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £471One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn26821 · ICE 229
    12:513h22
    Aachen Hbf
    16:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £581One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £82.

Distance: 196 km

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3h 57m

Average total duration

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Average total duration

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Live departures

Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Wednesday 12 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 513 · S86:51 Aachen Hbf
2h35
9:26 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 256:51 Aachen Hbf
3h22
10:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 11
Delayed
5:40 7:38Aachen Hbf
1h49
9:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 2829
Delayed
5:40 7:38Aachen Hbf
2h11
9:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn26811 · ICE 103 · ICE 257:51 Aachen Hbf
2h22
10:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26811 · IC 2040 · 47567:51 Aachen Hbf
3h32
11:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26811 · ICE 121
On time
7:51 Aachen Hbf
2h36
10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn10909 · ICE 621
On time
8:18 Aachen Hbf
2h33
10:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn10909 · ICE 121
On time
8:18 Aachen Hbf
2h09
10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 278:51 Aachen Hbf
3h22
12:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 13
On time
9:38 Aachen Hbf
1h49
11:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn26815 · ICE 105 · ICE 279:51 Aachen Hbf
2h22
12:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26815 · ICE 2013 · 44909:51 Aachen Hbf
3h32
13:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10913 · ICE 625
On time
10:18 Aachen Hbf
2h33
12:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn26817 · ICE 2910:51 Aachen Hbf
3h22
14:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 15
On time
11:38 Aachen Hbf
1h49
13:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn26819 · ICE 107 · ICE 2911:51 Aachen Hbf
2h22
14:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26819 · IC 2544 · 449211:51 Aachen Hbf
3h32
15:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26819 · ICE 123
On time
11:51 Aachen Hbf
2h36
14:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn10917 · ICE 629
On time
12:18 Aachen Hbf
2h33
14:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn26821 · ICE 229
On time
12:51 Aachen Hbf
3h22
16:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 315
On time
13:38 Aachen Hbf
1h49
15:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn26823 · IC 2546 · 2969313:51 Aachen Hbf
3h32
17:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26823 · ICE 125
On time
13:51 Aachen Hbf
2h36
16:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn26823 · ICE 109 · ICE 229
On time
13:51 Aachen Hbf
2h22
16:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10921 · ICE 72314:18 Aachen Hbf
2h33
16:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 17
On time
15:38 Aachen Hbf
1h49
17:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn26827 · IC 2548 · 2969515:51 Aachen Hbf
3h32
19:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10925 · ICE 12716:18 Aachen Hbf
2h09
18:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1113 · 28525 · 426716:38 Aachen Hbf
4h13
20:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1113 · 28526 · ICE 72716:38 Aachen Hbf
2h13
18:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 317
On time
17:38 Aachen Hbf
1h49
19:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn26831 · ICE 12917:51 Aachen Hbf
2h36
20:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn26831 · IC 2540 · S817:51 Aachen Hbf
3h52
21:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10929 · ICE 821
On time
18:18 Aachen Hbf
2h33
20:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 19
On time
19:38 Aachen Hbf
1h49
21:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn75409 · ICE 205 · S919:51 Aachen Hbf
2h37
22:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn75409 · IC 2542
On time
19:51 Aachen Hbf
3h22
23:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 319
On time
21:39 Aachen Hbf
2h04
23:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn75415 · IC 60403
On time
22:51 Aachen Hbf
3h26
2:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn75415 · ICE 61922:51 Aachen Hbf
2h26
1:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn75417 · ICE 827
On time
23:51 Aachen Hbf
4h57
4:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change

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Deutsche Bahn as well as Hessische Landesbahn or Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) offer trains services from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

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Trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:35, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 1h 49m.

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
Coach from £11
Distance
196 km
Average train duration
3h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 49m
First train
1:35
Last train
22:51
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
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
Coach from £11

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Duration
1h 49m
Cheapest Price
£22
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 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

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
Hessische Landesbahn frequency
1 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 Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 49m
Cheapest Price
£41
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
7 a day

FAQs: Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £48.
The train journey from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf covers a distance of 196 km and takes approximately 1h 49m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 196 km.
The first train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 1:35.
The last train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf departs at 22:51.
Trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf offers a mix of urban and natural scenery, with views of the Rhine River valley, charming towns, and lush green landscapes, especially as you pass through regions like the Eifel and Taunus.
Yes, a day trip from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is feasible, taking 1h 49m each way over a distance of 196 km, with trains running 6 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Most Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 · £0.90 · 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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