The average train between Aalen and Cologne takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Aalen 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 Aalen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Aalen is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 28m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Aalen to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aalen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aalen Hbf station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Stuttgart Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Aalen to Cologne train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Aalen Hbf station.
Aalen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Aalen and Cologne is 324 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Aalen Hbf to Köln Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 15m.