How far is Frankfurt am Main from Aachen?

The distance separating Frankfurt am Main and Aachen is 123 miles (199 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?

Most of the buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen leave from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Aachen?

Once in Aachen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aachen Theatre, Suermondt-Ludwig Museum, Couven-Museum, Centre Charlemagne and Aachener Rathaus.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Aachen from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 30m	3:30pm	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	3h	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 50m	4:15am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 30m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	3h	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	3h	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	3h	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 3:55 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

123 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $70	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $207	Average Duration2h 34m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $30	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Aachen?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen by bus

How far is Frankfurt am Main from Aachen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$35

11/17

$24

Today

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11/19

$17

11/20

$16

11/21

$21

11/22

$21

11/23

$21

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $37 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 50m	Avg Price$24	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 34m	Avg Price$87	Daily Departures41
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 40m	Avg Price$24	Daily Departures5