The average train between Cologne and Aachen takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 3 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 20 minutes between Cologne and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Aachen at 12:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 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 20 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Cologne to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Aachen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Aachen is 63.3 km. The road distance is 69 km.
National Express operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 52 min. Five other operators also service this route.
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