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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne Central Station to Aachen

Composite routes from Cologne Central Station to Aachen

Cheapest
43 min
Car
69 km.
from $3

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 6
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
34 min
5 times a day
$35.62–$82.70
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
34 min
Every 3 hours
$31.81–$36.90
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
56 min
Hourly
$16.54–$24.17
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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National Express
Website
52 min
Hourly
$16.54–$24.17
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
45 min
3 times a week
Flixtrain
Website
34 min
4 times a week
$6.36–$9.54
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 6m
Every 30 minutes
$1.40–$8.91
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Tarsin
Website
DB Bus
Website
Tarsin
Website
1h 7m
Once a week
$8.91–$11.45
+40 230 562 929
+40 230 562 929
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
DB Bus
Website
2h 11m
4 times a week
$13.99–$19.08
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Aachen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Aachen is to rideshare which costs $1.20 - $7.61 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Aachen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Aachen is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $11.96 - $18.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Central Station and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Aachen Hbf. Services depart five times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Central Station and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Aachen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Cologne Central Station to Aachen?

The distance between Cologne Central Station and Aachen is 69 km. The road distance is 75.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Central Station to Aachen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $5.43 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne Central Station to Aachen?

The train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf takes 52 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Aachen bus from?

Cologne Central Station to Aachen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Aachen train from?

Cologne Central Station to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne Central Station to Aachen?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Aachen is to train which takes 52 min and costs $5.43 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11.96 - $16.30 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Aachen bus arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Aachen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Aachen train arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne Central Station to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Central Station to Aachen is 76 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Cologne Central Station to Aachen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Central Station to Aachen?

Book your Cologne Central Station to Aachen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne Central Station to Aachen?

Book your Cologne Central Station to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Aachen. Prices start at $39.23 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne Central Station to Aachen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne Central Station and Aachen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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