What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car is to bus which costs €7 - €10 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €10 - €15.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Cologne Cable Car?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Cologne Cable Car. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Köln Deutz Thermalbad via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Cologne Cable Car?

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.

How far is it from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car?

The distance between Aachen and Cologne Cable Car is 72 km. The road distance is 71.7 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car without a car is to train via Köln Riehl Zoo/Flora which takes 1h 15m and costs €7 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Cologne Cable Car bus from?

Aachen to Cologne Cable Car bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Cologne Cable Car train from?

Aachen to Cologne Cable Car train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car is to train via Köln Riehl Zoo/Flora which takes 1h 15m and costs €7 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Aachen to Cologne Cable Car bus arrive?

Aachen to Cologne Cable Car bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Aachen to Cologne Cable Car train arrive?

Aachen to Cologne Cable Car train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Cologne Cable Car is 72 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car.

Where can I stay near Cologne Cable Car?

There are 1682+ hotels available in Cologne Cable Car.

Aachen to Cologne Cable Car - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Köln Riehl Zoo/Flora
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
1h 15m
€7–66
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
1h 16m
€5–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to LeverkusenN79
2h 42m
€7–10
Drive 71.7 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car71.7 km
45 min
€11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aachen to Cologne Cable Car71.7 km
45 min
€170–210

Aachen to Cologne Cable Car by train, subway, and foot

416Weekly Services

1h 15mAverage Duration

€7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Cologne Cable Car, 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. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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