The average train between Cologne and Aachen takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Cologne and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Aachen at 10:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 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 every 30 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Cologne to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen-Rothe Erde station.
Book your Cologne to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Aachen is 63.3 km. The road distance is 68 km.
National Express operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erde hourly, and the journey takes 48 min. Five other operators also service this route.
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