What is the cheapest way to get from Aken to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Aken to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aken to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Aken to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Aken and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aken to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aken, Markt and arriving at Leverkusen via Halle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Aken and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aken to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Köthen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Aken to Cologne?

The distance between Aken and Cologne is 503 km. The road distance is 482.7 km.

How do I travel from Aken to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Aken to Cologne without a car is to train via Magdeburg which takes 6h 25m and costs €80 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Aken to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Aken to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aken to Cologne bus from?

Aken to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halle station.

Where do I catch the Aken to Cologne train from?

Aken to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köthen station.

Train or bus from Aken to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aken to Cologne is to train via Magdeburg which takes 6h 25m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Aken to Cologne bus arrive?

Aken to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Aken to Cologne train arrive?

Aken to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aken to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aken to Cologne is 483 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Aken to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.

Aken to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 471 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Aken to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Magdeburg
best
1. Take the train from Köthen to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 25m
€83–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halle to Leverkusenbus N23
9h 23m
€41–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köthen to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 6m
Drive 482.7 km
1. Drive from Aken to Colognecar 482.7 km
4h 4m
€71–103
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Köthen to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
7h 7m
€135–370
Train
1. Take the train from Köthen to Köln Hbftrain 55
6h 46m
€90–190
Line 471 bus, train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Aken, Hopfenstr. to Dessau, Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
4. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 24m
Line 471 bus, train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Aken, Hopfenstr. to Dessau, Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
4. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 56m

Aken to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 503.5 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Aken, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Aken, Töpferbergstr. to Köln Hbf via Köthen, Bahnhof, Köthen, and Magdeburg Hbf in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halle to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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