- Distance: 69.4 km
- Duration: 47 min
The average train between Cologne and Aachen takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is an hourly train service from Cologne to Aachen. 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 Cologne and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Aachen at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Aachen station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Cologne to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Aachen is 63.3 km. The road distance is 69 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–55 and the journey takes 32 min. Three other operators also service this route.
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