Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aachen in February
Estimated hotel price
$85
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. Located 5 km from the city center, Aachen Eilendorf is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Hauptbahnhof, located 1.1 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 198 km from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Flex To Go, 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 $39. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 4 km from downtown Aachen. Aachen Lichtenbusch Süd is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city center.

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. Located 5 km from the city center, Aachen Eilendorf is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Hauptbahnhof, located 1.1 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 198 km from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Flex To Go, 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 $39. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 4 km from downtown Aachen. Aachen Lichtenbusch Süd is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city center.

Airports near Aachen

DUSDuesseldorf Intl
CGNCologne Köln/Bonn
DTMDortmund

Airlines serving Aachen

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 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 $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $122 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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Hotel Landhaus
3 stars
Excellent (9, 683 reviews)
$79+
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Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3300 reviews)
$122+
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Hotel Siebenschläfer am Wasserturm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 444 reviews)
$105+
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Hampton by Hilton Aachen Tivoli
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4902 reviews)
$92+
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Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3074 reviews)
$72+
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Novotel Aachen City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2825 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Aachen

Renting a car in Aachen costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Duesseldorf Intl.

Expect to pay $7.31 per gallon in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $87.67 and $116.89. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Aachen costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Duesseldorf Intl.

Expect to pay $7.31 per gallon in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $87.67 and $116.89. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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