The average train between Aachen and Cologne takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Aachen to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Aachen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen station and arriving at Cologne station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Aachen to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Aachen to Cologne train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aachen and Cologne is 63.3 km. The road distance is 70 km.
National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 53 min. Five other operators also service this route.