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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Hbf | Aachen Central Train Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hbf | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hbf | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hbf | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags |
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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 NOK 48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Aachen by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Aachen?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Aachen start from NOK 97. The average price for this train route is around NOK 280. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Aachen?
The average train ride duration from Cologne to Aachen is 49m, covering a distance of 41 miles (65 km). The quickest train can get you there in 31m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Aachen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Aachen?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Aachen at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 7:43pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Cologne to Aachen?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Aachen was searched and found on Jul 1, 2026 with a price of NOK 159To 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 NOK 159 to NOK 702 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 NOK 159 which is on 2026-07-01.
