The average train between Aachen and Cologne takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Aachen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 21m. 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 hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
Aachen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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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. Four other operators also service this route.