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 March
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aachen in March
Estimated hotel price
$154
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 46 miles from Aachen.

Train

Air Astra is the most popular train carrier serving Aachen, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main takes 1h 50m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $119 for a 3h 47m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Aachen Eilendorf is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Hauptbahnhof, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 123 miles from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Dollar, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Maastricht, the bus ride to Aachen takes 95 miles and will cost you around $37. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 95 miles. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 2 miles from the city centre of Aachen. Aachen Lichtenbusch Süd is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Aachen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), which is located 46 miles from Aachen.

Train

Air Astra is the most popular train carrier serving Aachen, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Aachen to Frankfurt am Main takes 1h 50m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $119 for a 3h 47m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Aachen Eilendorf is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Hauptbahnhof, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 123 miles from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Dollar, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Maastricht, the bus ride to Aachen takes 95 miles and will cost you around $37. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 95 miles. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 2 miles from the city centre of Aachen. Aachen Lichtenbusch Süd is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Aachen

DUSDuesseldorf Intl
CGNCologne Köln/Bonn
NRNDüsseldorf Weeze

Airlines serving Aachen

Lufthansa
Good (7,999 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,978 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,032 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,361 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 B&b Hotel Aachen City-Ost, Aachen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 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. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Aachen, with prices from $64 to $985 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Aachen are about 35% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aachen

Most booked hotels in Aachen

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Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Art Hotel Superior
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Novotel Aachen City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$163+
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ibis Aachen Marschiertor (Aix la Chapelle)
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$92+
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Hiring a car in Aachen

Expect to pay $3.95 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 $47.39 and $63.19. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.95 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 $47.39 and $63.19. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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