How far is Cologne from Aachen by coach?

The distance between Aachen and Cologne by coach is approximately 40 miles (63 km).

Is there a way to reach Cologne from Aachen without a car?

You can travel to Cologne from Aachen by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Aachen to Cologne from £3 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Aachen to Cologne on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:45	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 5m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Aachen to Cologne on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 35m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Aachen Henricistraße	1h	05:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	14:25	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 40m	16:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 5m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	22:10	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 5m	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Aachen to Cologne on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:15	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 10m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Aachen Henricistraße	1h	05:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	20:40	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 35m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	14:25	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 40m	16:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	15:10	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 40m	16:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Aachen to Cologne on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:15	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 10m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Aachen Henricistraße	1h	05:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	20:40	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 35m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	14:25	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 40m	16:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	15:10	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 40m	16:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Aachen to Cologne on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:15	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 10m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:40	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 35m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:12 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Aachen to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

50mAverage duration

39 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£4 - £20	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £36	Average duration44m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £9	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Aachen and Cologne?

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Aachen to Cologne

How far is Cologne from Aachen by coach?
The distance between Aachen and Cologne by coach is approximately 40 miles (63 km).
Is there a way to reach Cologne from Aachen without a car?
You can travel to Cologne from Aachen by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

17/11

£4

18/11

£7

Today

£7

20/11

£7

21/11

£3

22/11

£3

23/11

£4

24/11

£3

The cheapest trip from Aachen to Cologne was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £3

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Aachen to Cologne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £3 to £10 for a bus ticket from Aachen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £3, which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.