There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
53 min€5–65Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Aachen to Cologne69.3 km
1h 6m€3–7Bus
- Take the bus from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Breslauer Platz/HbfRe9x / ...
3h€11–15Drive 68.6 km
- Drive from Aachen to Cologne68.6 km
41 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aachen to Cologne68.6 km
41 min€160–200
Aachen to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €3 - €7 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Cologne is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €9 - €14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Aachen and Cologne is 69 km. The road distance is 68.6 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs €5 - €65.
The train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf takes 53 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Aachen to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
Aachen to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Cologne is to train which takes 53 min and costs €5 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €15 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 53 min. Six other operators also service this route. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €29–45
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–18
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Bus from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Aachen to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- €160–200
Taxi-Mini-Car GmbH
- Phone
- +49 241 900700
- Website
- minicar-aachen.de
Öcher Wagen
CITYFUCHS
- Phone
- +49 241 33311
- Website
- city-fuchs.de
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station.
Aachen to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Cologne is 69 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Aachen to Cologne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.