The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
30
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 30 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Aachen 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 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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 169:202h48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:08Aachen Hbf£301One-way0 changes
ICE 824 · 264127:084h29Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:37Aachen Hbf£351One-way1 change
ICE 31411:342h34Frankfurt Airport long-distance station14:08Aachen Hbf£511One-way0 changes
ICE 610 · ICE 1413:152h53Frankfurt Airport long-distance station16:08Aachen Hbf£511One-way1 change
ICE 726 · 2642011:084h29Frankfurt (Main) Hbf15:37Aachen Hbf£541One-way1 change
ICE 169:342h34Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:08Aachen Hbf£551One-way0 changes
ICE 31411:342h34Frankfurt Airport long-distance station14:08Aachen Hbf£511One-way0 changes
ICE 169:202h48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:08Aachen Hbf£301One-way0 changes
ICE 124 · 2642213:482h49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station16:37Aachen Hbf£601One-way1 change
ICE 126 · 2641811:462h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station14:37Aachen Hbf£601One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train 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 coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 198 km
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Aachen train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4298 · ICE 1022 · ICE 16 | On time 6:59 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 12:08 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
S9 · ICE 316 | On time 7:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 10:08 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
29508 · ICE 1014 · 26410 | 7:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h28 | 10:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 316 | On time 7:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h34 | 10:08 Aachen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1014 · 26410 | On time 7:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h56 | 10:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 822 · 26414 | 7:46 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h51 | 12:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 822 · 26414 | On time 8:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 12:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 16 | On time 9:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 12:08 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 1012 · 26414 | 9:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 12:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
S9 · ICE 202 · 26416 | 9:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h05 | 13:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 16 | On time 9:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h34 | 12:08 Aachen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 728 · 26418 | 9:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h52 | 14:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 128 · 26414 | On time 9:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h51 | 12:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 202 · 26416 | On time 10:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h26 | 13:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 314 | On time 11:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 14:08 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 726 · 26420 | On time 11:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 15:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 1010 · 26418 | 11:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 14:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 314 | On time 11:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h34 | 14:08 Aachen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 126 · 26418 | On time 11:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h51 | 14:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · 26420 | On time 12:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h26 | 15:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1518 · ICE 14 | On time 12:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h57 | 16:08 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 610 · ICE 14 | On time 12:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h21 | 16:08 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 722 · 26424 | On time 13:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 17:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 610 · ICE 14 | On time 13:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h53 | 16:08 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 918 · 26422 | 13:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 16:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 124 · 26422 | On time 13:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 16:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1516 · ICE 12 | On time 14:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h57 | 18:08 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 518 · ICE 12 | On time 14:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h36 | 18:08 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 628 · 26428 | Delayed 13:08 15:07Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h30 | 19:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 518 · ICE 12 | On time 15:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h57 | 18:08 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 916 · 26426 | 15:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 18:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
S9 · ICE 106 · 26428 | 15:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h05 | 19:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 122 · 26426 | On time 15:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 18:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 626 · 26430 | On time 16:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 20:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 106 · 26428 | On time 16:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h26 | 19:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 224 · 26430 | 17:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 20:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 224 · 26430 | On time 17:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h48 | 20:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 10 | On time 18:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h10 | 21:27 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 514 · ICE 318 | On time 18:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h36 | 22:08 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 10 | On time 18:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h39 | 21:27 Aachen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 620 · 26436 | On time 19:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 23:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 514 · ICE 318 | On time 19:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h58 | 22:08 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 912 · 26434 | 19:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 22:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 729 · ICE 528 · S8 · 10347 | Delayed 17:43 19:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h46 | 0:27 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 120 · 26434 | On time 19:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 22:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 512 · 17435 · 26438 | On time 21:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h28 | 0:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 512 · 10349 | On time 21:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h18 | 1:27 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen
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 £26 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
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 £26 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 70 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 £12. 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: Frankfurt am Main to Aachen train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Aachen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- 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.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Chico Mendes
- Pizzeria Pont Pascha
- Vielharmonie
- Polonia
- Café Liège
- La Becasse
- Pizzeria Mondo
- Bäckerei Mannebach
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