The cheapest and fastest trains from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
196 km
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 £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 60 trains that leave Aachen Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf every day 5 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 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
Bus RE1X · IC 6040321:474h38Aachen Hbf2:25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£271One-way1 change
92039 · Bus RE1X · IC 6040321:514h34Aachen Hbf2:25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£271One-way2 changes
92129 · S19 · IC 2242 · S919:184h10Aachen Hbf23:28Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£371One-way3 changes
26841 · ICE 61922:513h00Aachen Hbf1:51Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£431One-way1 change
92025 · S19 · 10923+
1511514:514h48Aachen Hbf19:39Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£461One-way3 changes
92023 · S19 · ICE 31513:512h35Aachen Hbf16:26Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£841One-way2 changes
92035 · S19 · ICE 1919:512h35Aachen Hbf22:26Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£751One-way2 changes
91991 · S19 · ICE 12311:512h36Aachen Hbf14:27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£681One-way2 changes
92027 · S19 · ICE 12715:512h36Aachen Hbf18:27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£841One-way2 changes
91983 · S19 · ICE 1217:512h36Aachen Hbf10:27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£841One-way2 changes
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 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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, Friday 26 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 319 | Delayed 20:15 21:48Aachen Hbf | 3h01 | 0:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
Bus RB33 · 10344 · ICE 540 · ICE 827 | On time 22:15 Aachen Hbf | 6h33 | 4:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
26841 · ICE 619 | Delayed 22:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h15 | 23:20 23:20Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
26841 · IC 60403 | On time 22:51 Aachen Hbf | 4h03 | 2:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
| Saturday 27 June | |||||
Bus RE1X · ICE 827 | 0:17 Aachen Hbf | 4h31 | 4:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
69481 · Bus RE4 · ICE 523 | 1:46 Aachen Hbf | 5h05 | 6:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
Bus RE1X · ICE 23 | On time 4:17 Aachen Hbf | 3h56 | 8:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
26403 · ICE 525 | 4:21 Aachen Hbf | 3h30 | 7:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
26403 · 10609 · ICE 1648 · 4752 | 4:21 Aachen Hbf | 5h02 | 9:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
26405 · ICE 527 | 5:21 Aachen Hbf | 3h30 | 8:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
92007 · S19 · ICE 1713 | On time 5:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h58 | 8:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92103 · S19 · ICE 513 · S9 | 6:18 Aachen Hbf | 3h10 | 9:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
92103 · S19 · ICE 25 | 6:18 Aachen Hbf | 4h11 | 10:29 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
26407 · ICE 529 | 6:21 Aachen Hbf | 3h30 | 9:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
10312 · ICE 121 | On time 6:37 Aachen Hbf | 3h50 | 10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
92009 · S19 · ICE 529 | 6:51 Aachen Hbf | 3h00 | 9:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92009 · S19 · 10907+ 15107 | 6:51 Aachen Hbf | 4h48 | 11:39 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
92105 · S19 · IC 1940 · 29511 | 7:18 Aachen Hbf | 4h33 | 11:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 11 | 7:46 Aachen Hbf | 2h58 | 10:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
91983 · S19 · ICE 121 | On time 7:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h36 | 10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92107 · S19 · ICE 515 · S9 | 8:18 Aachen Hbf | 3h10 | 11:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
92107 · S19 · ICE 27 | 8:18 Aachen Hbf | 4h20 | 12:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
26411 · ICE 623 | On time 8:21 Aachen Hbf | 3h30 | 11:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
91985 · S19 · ICE 1515 | 8:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h58 | 11:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
91985 · S19 · 10911+ 15109 | 8:51 Aachen Hbf | 4h48 | 13:39 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
92109 · S19 · ICE 903 · S9 | 9:18 Aachen Hbf | 3h10 | 12:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
26413 · ICE 225 · ICE 27 | 9:21 Aachen Hbf | 3h17 | 12:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 13 | 9:45 Aachen Hbf | 2h59 | 12:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
91987 · S19 · ICE 13 | 9:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h53 | 12:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
91987 · S19 · ICE 225 · ICE 27 | 9:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h47 | 12:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
92111 · S19 · ICE 517 · S9 | 10:18 Aachen Hbf | 3h10 | 13:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
91989 · S19 · ICE 1517 | 10:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h58 | 13:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92113 · S19 · ICE 1644 · 4492 | 11:18 Aachen Hbf | 4h05 | 15:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 15 · ICE 629 | On time 11:45 Aachen Hbf | 3h06 | 14:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
91991 · S19 · ICE 123 | On time 11:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h36 | 14:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92115 · S19 · ICE 519 · S9 | 12:18 Aachen Hbf | 3h10 | 15:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
26419 · ICE 721 | On time 12:21 Aachen Hbf | 3h30 | 15:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
92021 · S19 · ICE 1519 | 12:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h58 | 15:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92021 · S19 · 10919+ 15113 | 12:51 Aachen Hbf | 4h48 | 17:39 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
92117 · S19 · IC 1946+ 25025 | 13:18 Aachen Hbf | 4h46 | 18:04 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 315 | 13:45 Aachen Hbf | 2h41 | 16:26 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
92023 · S19 · ICE 315 | 13:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h35 | 16:26 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92119 · S19 · ICE 611 · S9 | 14:18 Aachen Hbf | 3h10 | 17:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
26423 · ICE 725 | On time 14:21 Aachen Hbf | 3h30 | 17:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
10328 · ICE 127 | 14:37 Aachen Hbf | 3h50 | 18:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
92025 · S19 · ICE 1611 | 14:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h58 | 17:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92025 · S19 · 10923+ 15115 | 14:51 Aachen Hbf | 4h48 | 19:39 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
92121 · S19 · IC 1948+ 25029 | 15:18 Aachen Hbf | 4h46 | 20:04 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 17 | 15:45 Aachen Hbf | 3h03 | 18:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
92027 · S19 · ICE 127 | 15:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h36 | 18:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92123 · S19 · ICE 613 · S9 | 16:18 Aachen Hbf | 3h10 | 19:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
26427 · ICE 729 | On time 16:21 Aachen Hbf | 3h30 | 19:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
92029 · S19 · ICE 1613 | 16:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h58 | 19:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92029 · S19 · 10927+ 15117 | 16:51 Aachen Hbf | 4h48 | 21:39 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
92127 · S19 · ICE 615 · S9 | 18:18 Aachen Hbf | 3h10 | 21:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
26431 · ICE 823 | 18:21 Aachen Hbf | 3h31 | 21:52 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
92033 · S19 · ICE 823 | 18:51 Aachen Hbf | 3h01 | 21:52 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92129 · S19 · IC 2242 · S9 | 19:18 Aachen Hbf | 4h10 | 23:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 19 | 19:45 Aachen Hbf | 2h41 | 22:26 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
92035 · S19 · ICE 221 | On time 19:51 Aachen Hbf | 3h42 | 23:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
92035 · S19 · ICE 19 | 19:51 Aachen Hbf | 2h35 | 22:26 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
Bus RE1X · IC 60403 | 21:47 Aachen Hbf | 4h38 | 2:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
92039 · Bus RE1X · IC 60403 | 21:51 Aachen Hbf | 4h34 | 2:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
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 £23 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.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
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 |
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
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: 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- McDonald's
- Louisiana
- Dakashi sushi
- Zitalia
- Bestprice Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13
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