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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 53 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Aachen Hbf every day 4 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 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.
IC 60402 · 10802 · 264043:114h26Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:37Aachen Hbf£241One-way2 changes- ICE 920 · S19 · 9197423:237h48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:11Aachen Hbf£251One-way2 changes
- ICE 26 · S19 · 9212817:413h59Frankfurt (Main) Hbf21:40Aachen Hbf£391One-way2 changes
- ICE 618 · S19 · 921004:363h05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:41Aachen Hbf£421One-way2 changes
- ICE 826 · S19 · 920065:413h30Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:11Aachen Hbf£421One-way2 changes
- ICE 522 · S1923:112h31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:42Aachen Hbf£501One-way1 change
- ICE 220 · S19 · 920087:342h37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:11Aachen Hbf£741One-way2 changes
- ICE 128 · S19 · 919909:342h37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:11Aachen Hbf£921One-way2 changes
- ICE 126 · S19 · 9199611:342h37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf14:11Aachen Hbf£921One-way2 changes
- ICE 1018:332h38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf21:11Aachen Hbf£711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf 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 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £81.
Distance: 196 km
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf trains for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 628 · 10826 · ICE 12 | Delayed 13:11 15:07Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h03 | 18:10 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 122 · 26426 | On time 15:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h03 | 18:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 122 · S19 · 92024 | On time 15:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h37 | 18:11 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 28 · S19 · 92124 | 15:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 19:40 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 28 · ICE 106 · S19 · 92122 | 15:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h59 | 18:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 626 · 26428 | Delayed 14:11 16:08Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 19:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| 29542 · IC 2041 · S19 · 92126 | 16:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h16 | 20:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| S9 · ICE 516 · S19 · 92124 | 16:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h08 | 19:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 624 · S19 · 92028 | Delayed 15:11 17:08Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h03 | 20:11 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 624 · 26430 | Delayed 15:11 17:08Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 20:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| S8 · ICE 224 · S19 · 92028 | 17:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h54 | 20:11 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 224 · 26430 | 17:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 20:37 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 26 · ICE 318 | 17:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 22:10 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 26 · ICE 104 · S19 · 92126 | 17:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h59 | 20:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| 29544 · IC 2349 · S19 · 92034 | 18:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h47 | 23:11 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 10 | 18:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h38 | 21:11 Aachen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 318 | 19:04 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 22:10 Aachen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 620 · ICE 318 | 19:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h02 | 22:10 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4264 · ICE 912 · S19 · 92032 | 19:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h02 | 22:11 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 120 · 26434 | On time 19:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h03 | 22:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 528 · S19 · 92034 | 20:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h04 | 23:11 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 528 · 26436 | 20:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h30 | 23:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| S8 · IC 2347 · S19 · 92038 | 20:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h54 | 1:11 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 526 · S19 · 92036 | 21:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h03 | 0:11 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 526 · 26438 | 21:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 0:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 522 · S19 | 23:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h31 | 1:42 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 920 · 10311 | 23:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h05 | 6:27 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| Saturday 18 July | |||||
| ICE 618 · S19 · 92100 | 4:36 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h05 | 7:41 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 18 | On time 5:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h51 | 8:10 Aachen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 826 · 26408 | On time 5:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h56 | 9:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 826 · S19 · 92006 | On time 5:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h30 | 9:11 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2541 · S19 · 92106 | On time 6:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h57 | 10:40 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2541 · ICE 616 · S19 · 92104 | On time 6:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h57 | 9:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 316 | On time 7:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h48 | 10:10 Aachen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 220 · S19 · 92008 | 7:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h37 | 10:11 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 220 · 26410 | 7:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h03 | 10:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1022 · ICE 204 · S19 · 92106 | On time 7:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h57 | 10:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 1022 · S19 · 92108 | On time 7:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h57 | 11:40 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 822 · 26412 | On time 8:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 11:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| S8 · IC 2569 · S19 · 92110 | 8:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h23 | 12:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| S9 · ICE 614 · S19 · 92108 | 8:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h08 | 11:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 16 | On time 9:18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h52 | 12:10 Aachen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 128 · S19 · 91990 | 9:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h37 | 12:11 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 128 · 26414 | 9:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h03 | 12:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1020 · S19 · 92112 | On time 9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h57 | 13:40 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1020 · ICE 202 · S19 · 92110 | On time 9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h57 | 12:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 728 · S19 · 91994 | 10:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h03 | 13:11 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 728 · 26416 | 10:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 13:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| S8 · IC 2577 · S19 · 92114 | 10:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h23 | 14:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| S9 · ICE 612 · S19 · 92112 | 10:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h08 | 13:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 126 · 26418 | 11:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h03 | 14:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 126 · S19 · 91996 | 11:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h37 | 14:11 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 926 · ICE 200 · S19 · 92114 | 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h57 | 14:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 926 · S19 · 92116 | 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h57 | 15:40 Aachen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 720 · 26424 | 14:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h30 | 17:37 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| S8 · ICE 2012 · S19 · 92122 | 14:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h23 | 18:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| S9 · ICE 518 · S19 · 92120 | 14:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h08 | 17:40 Aachen Hbf | 3 changes | |
| S9 · ICE 12 | On time 14:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h38 | 18:10 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:47, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 0:47 |
Last train 22:26 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Aachen Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen 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 Aachen Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Aachen Hbf
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aachen Hbf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Aachen Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Aachen Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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