Planning a trip to Aachen
Visitor Information
For a map and general information on the town, stop in at the Tourist Office Aachen on Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz (tel. 0241/1802960; www.aachen.de). Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm. From April to December the tourist office is also open on Sunday 10am to 2pm.
Getting Around
From the train station, it’s a 15-minute walk to the cathedral precincts. Or take a bus from in front of the station; tickets are 1.90€.
Getting There
By Train
The trip from Cologne to Aachen’s Hauptbahnhof (main train station) takes only 45 minutes; trains depart frequently throughout the day. For schedules and train information, call tel. 01805/996633 or visit www.bahn.com.
By Car
Access is by the A4 Autobahn east and west or the A44 north or south. Driving time from Cologne is 50 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic. Frankfurt is 3 1/2 hours away by car; Munich, 6 1/2 hours.
