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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Aachen to Cologne

Composite routes from Aachen to Cologne

Cheapest
44 min
Car
71 km.
from $3
Other
1 h 23 min
Bus
63 km.
from €14.46
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
Tarsin
Website
DB Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h
Every 3 hours
$11.45–$16.54
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
55 min
3 times a day
$13.99–$20.36
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Tarsin
Website
1h 5m
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
6 times a week
$13.99–$19.08
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
Call
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
38 min
5 times a day
$35.62–$82.70
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
36 min
Every 2 hours
$31.81–$36.90
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
54 min
Hourly
$16.54–$24.17
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
53 min
Hourly
$16.54–$24.17
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
40 min
6 times a week
Flixtrain
Website
44 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
$4.45–$8.91
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $3.80 - $7.61 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Cologne is to train which takes 36 min and costs $5.43 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Cologne?

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

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Aachen to Cologne?

The distance between Aachen and Cologne is 69 km. The road distance is 73.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $5.43 - $70.65 .

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

The train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Cologne train from?

Aachen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aachen to Cologne is to train which takes 36 min and costs $5.43 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs $14.13 - $41.30 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Aachen to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aachen to Cologne train arrive?

Aachen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Cologne is 74 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Aachen to Cologne.

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

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

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

Book your Aachen to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Aachen to Cologne?

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