There are 5 ways to get from Hesse to Aachen by train, night train, 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- Take the train from Frankfurt Main to Aachen Hbftrain Trn
1h 42m€45–70Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Aachen Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 2m€24–97Drive 246.4 km
- Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Aachencar 246.4 km
2h 32m€37–53Fly, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
4h 14mTrain via Frankfurt
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2h 45m€45–96
Hesse to Aachen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hesse to Aachen is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Hesse to Aachen is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt Main and arriving at Aachen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Hesse and Aachen is 251 km. The road distance is 246.4 km.
The best way to get from Hesse to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €45 - €70.
The train from Frankfurt Main to Aachen Hbf takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Hesse to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Frankfurt Main station.
Hesse to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hesse to Aachen is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hesse to Aachen.
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What companies run services between Hesse, Germany and Aachen, Germany?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Frankfurt Main to Aachen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 1h 42m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Frankfurt Main to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–93
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €88–93
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–65
- Seating Carriage
- €24–29
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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