Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Aachen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aachen

With a population of 265.208, Aachen is a must-see destination in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aachen has to offer.

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When to visit Aachen

Aachen in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aachen in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aachen

Plane

Although Aachen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), which is located 74 km from Aachen.

Train

FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Aachen, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Aachen to Cologne takes 0h 19m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hamburg, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 41m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Aachen Eilendorf is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Hauptbahnhof, located 1.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 198 km from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Bus and Regiojet. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Aachen takes 177 km and will cost you around $37. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 298 km. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 4 km from the city centre of Aachen. Aachen Lichtenbusch Süd is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Aachen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), which is located 74 km from Aachen.

Train

FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Aachen, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Aachen to Cologne takes 0h 19m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hamburg, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 41m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Aachen Eilendorf is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Hauptbahnhof, located 1.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 198 km from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Bus and Regiojet. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Aachen takes 177 km and will cost you around $37. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 298 km. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 4 km from the city centre of Aachen. Aachen Lichtenbusch Süd is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Aachen

DUSDuesseldorf Intl
CGNCologne Köln/Bonn
DTMDortmund

Airlines serving Aachen

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aachen

From 5-star hotels such as the Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen to great affordable options like the Hotel Krone Aachen | City-Eurogress, Aachen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Hotel Aachen-Hbf and a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aachen

Most booked hotels in Aachen

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Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$265+
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Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Novotel Aachen City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Leonardo Hotel Aachen
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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B&B Hotel Aachen-Hbf
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$97+
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a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$79+
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Hiring a car in Aachen

Expect to pay $3.40 per litre in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.69 and $54.25. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.40 per litre in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.69 and $54.25. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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