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. Aachen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Aachen

Aachen in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aachen in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
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

FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Aachen, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aachen to Berlin takes 4h 26m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Luxembourg, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 5h 36m 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 rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 123 miles from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Avis, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Aachen takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about C$ 53 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 2 miles from downtown 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

FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Aachen, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aachen to Berlin takes 4h 26m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Luxembourg, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 5h 36m 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 rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 123 miles from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Avis, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Aachen takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about C$ 53 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 2 miles from downtown 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
DTMDortmund

Airlines serving Aachen

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,732 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,080 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,183 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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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 C$ 122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 165 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
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Novotel Aachen City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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Leonardo Hotel Aachen
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 110+
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Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 117+
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a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 64+
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Renting a car in Aachen

Expect to pay C$ 2.81 per litre in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.65 and C$ 44.87. 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 rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.81 per litre in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.65 and C$ 44.87. 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 rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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