What is the cheapest way to get from Hesse to Aachen?

The cheapest way to get from Hesse to Aachen is to bus which costs €15 - €30 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hesse to Aachen?

The fastest way to get from Hesse to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Hesse and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Hesse to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Konstablerwache and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Hesse to Aachen?

The distance between Hesse and Aachen is 251 km. The road distance is 246 km.

How do I travel from Hesse to Aachen without a car?

The best way to get from Hesse to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Hesse to Aachen?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Hesse to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hesse to Aachen train from?

Hesse to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Hesse to Aachen?

The best way to get from Hesse to Aachen is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €30 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Hesse to Aachen train arrive?

Hesse to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hesse to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hesse to Aachen is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hesse to Aachen.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1159+ hotels available in Aachen.

Hesse to Aachen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Hesse to Aachen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2h 45m
€40–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
4h 34m
€15–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Köln Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
4h 4m
€27–48
Drive 246 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Aachencar 246 km
2h 32m
€35–51
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
4h 21m

Hesse to Aachen by train

56Weekly Trains

2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.9 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Hesse, Germany and Aachen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station west every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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