To get to other cities, many people take trains. There are several train stations in Aachen, but the largest and busiest station is Aachen Hauptbahnhof, or central station. From the station, passengers can take shorter-distance RE (Regional Express) trains, or the high speed and long-distance ICE (Intercity Express) trains.
Deutsche Bahn, or the state-owned railway company in Germany, offers the Deutschlandticket, a subscription that costs around €63.00 (around $70) that grants unlimited travel on any RE train, as well as buses, trams, subways and ferries, all throughout the country. As a guest student at RWTH Aachen University, the Deutschlandticket is included in my university tuition.
I love walking around Aachen! One of my favorite things to do in the city is looking at or discovering new local architecture on my way to run errands, visit friends or commute to university.
The buses are also very convenient, though certain lines can get very crowded. This is usually not a problem when I commute to work in Würselen, but when I go to the train station or other main areas of the city, it is sometimes difficult to get a seat. Depending on how full the bus is, there is so little space that it can feel like we are all packed together like sardines! This can feel a bit overwhelming, but luckily Aachen is small enough that getting to your destination usually does not take too long.
I also really enjoy taking advantage of my Deutschlandticket and taking the RE train to other cities.
