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What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Aachen?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool for the journey to Aachen from Frankfurt am Main Airport. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Car is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 50m
$21
$28
4
Train
1h 37m
$27
$30
102
Car
2h 30m
$18
$20
2

What is the cheapest way to reach Aachen from Frankfurt am Main Airport?

You can get to Aachen with just $18 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
tomorrow
from $21
Thursday
Friday
from $23
Saturday
from $18
Sunday
Monday

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    3h 55m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:30 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:15 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:00 PM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:55 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:00 PM
    Aachen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $23
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:00 PM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:15 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    3h 55m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:30 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:55 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 3m
    0
    5:38 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    7:41 AM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $27
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 15m
    0
    5:52 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    8:07 AM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 43m
    0
    5:58 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    9:41 PM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $39

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:00 PM
    Aachen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $18
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:40 PM
    Aachen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $18
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 58m
    0
    11:09 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    1:07 AM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $27
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 7m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    7:07 AM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 15m
    0
    5:52 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    8:07 AM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 0m
    0
    5:41 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    7:41 PM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:00 PM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    3h 55m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:30 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:55 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:15 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41

What are the fastest trips from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Aachen?

You can get to Aachen from Frankfurt am Main Airport in just 1h 37m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
tomorrow
from 3h 50m
Thursday
Friday
from 2h 3m
Saturday
from 1h 37m
Sunday
Monday

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:15 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    3h 55m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:30 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:00 PM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:55 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 3m
    0
    5:38 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    7:41 AM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $27
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 15m
    0
    5:52 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    8:07 AM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 43m
    0
    5:58 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    9:41 PM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $39
  • Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:00 PM
    Aachen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $23
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:15 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    3h 55m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:30 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:00 PM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:55 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 37m
    0
    7:41 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    9:18 AM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $34
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 58m
    0
    11:09 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    1:07 AM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $27
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 0m
    0
    5:41 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    7:41 PM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 7m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    7:07 AM
    Aachen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29
  • Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:00 PM
    Aachen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $18
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:40 PM
    Aachen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $18
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:15 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    3h 55m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:30 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:00 PM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:55 AM
    Aachen
    West Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Aachen

What are the most popular stations in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Aachen?

In Frankfurt am Main Airport, you will usually depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station or Frankfurt am Main Airport, while in Aachen you will be arriving at Central Station, Elisenbrunnen Bus Stop or Rothe Erde Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Aachen from Frankfurt am Main Airport? With 8 connections between 3 Bus, Train and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Aachen, you can pay as low as $18 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Aachen in just 1h 37m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Frankfurt am Main Airport and Aachen are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Aachen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kelsterbach or to Eilendorf, and look at flights from , and landing at Liege Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Aachen?

The most popular companies between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Aachen, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Aachen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Aachen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Aachen

How can I reach Aachen from Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus, Train and Car, with which you can get to Aachen from Frankfurt am Main Airport.

How far is Aachen from Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Aachen is 120.5 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Aachen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 33 kgs, and a flight 48 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Aachen?

You can get to Aachen with just $18 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Aachen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Aachen in just 1h 37m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Frankfurt am Main Airport and to Aachen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Frankfurt am Main Airport and to Aachen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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