How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Aachen?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Aachen start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Aachen?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Aachen is 59m, covering a distance of 41 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 31m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Aachen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Aachen?

The earliest train from Cologne to Aachen departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 19:43.

Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Aachen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Aachen?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Aachen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Aachen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cologne to Aachen from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Cologne to Aachen on 10 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:21	Hbf	49m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	Cheapest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	Train	19:31	Cologne Messe/Deutz	45m	20:16	Aachen Central Train Station	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	Train	18:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	59m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	18:21	Hbf	49m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	Train	18:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	59m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Aachen on 11 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:21	Hbf	49m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:43	Hbf	33m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	Fastest
	Train	07:43	Hbf	33m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	Train	18:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	59m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	07:43	Hbf	33m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Aachen on 12 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:21	Hbf	49m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:42	Hbf	34m	14:16	Aachen Central Train Station	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	Train	07:31	Cologne Messe/Deutz	45m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	13:42	Hbf	34m	14:16	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	Train	07:31	Cologne Messe/Deutz	45m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Aachen on 13 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:43	Hbf	33m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	07:43	Hbf	33m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	Train	18:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	59m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	07:43	Hbf	33m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	Train	18:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	59m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Aachen on 14 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:21	Hbf	49m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:43	Hbf	33m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	Fastest
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	Train	07:27	Cologne Messe/Deutz	49m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	07:43	Hbf	33m	08:16	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	Train	18:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	59m	19:10	Aachen Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Aachen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1h 10mAverage duration

46 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£4 - £16	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £63	Average duration59m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi2.1

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Aachen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Aachen?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Aachen start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Aachen?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Aachen is 59m, covering a distance of 41 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 31m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Aachen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Aachen?
The earliest train from Cologne to Aachen departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 19:43.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Aachen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Aachen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Aachen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Aachen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/06

£28

09/06

£17

Today

£17

11/06

£17

12/06

£10

13/06

£20

14/06

£12

15/06

£17

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Aachen was searched and found on 12 Jun 2026 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £53 for a train ticket from Cologne to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2026-06-12.

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