What is the travel distance from Aachen to Cologne?

About 40 miles (63 km) separate Aachen and Cologne.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Aachen to Cologne?

The majority of buses traveling from Aachen to Cologne start their journey at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Cathedral, Historic Town Hall, Roman Praetorium, Twelve Romanesque churches and Flora and Botanical Garden.

Bus Aachen to Cologne from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Aachen to Cologne on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 5m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Aachen to Cologne on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 35m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Aachen Henricistraße	1h	5:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	2:25pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 40m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 5m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 5m	11:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Aachen to Cologne on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 10m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Aachen Henricistraße	1h	5:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	8:40pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 35m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	2:25pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 40m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 40m	4:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Aachen to Cologne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 10m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Aachen Henricistraße	1h	5:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	8:40pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 35m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	2:25pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 40m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 40m	4:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Aachen to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 10m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:40pm	Aachen Henricistraße	1h 35m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

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

Compare 3 ways to go from Aachen to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, 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$5 - $26	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $46	Average Duration44m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $11	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 traveling from Aachen to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Aachen to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Aachen to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$5

11/18

$8

Today

$8

11/20

$8

11/21

$4

11/22

$4

11/23

$5

11/24

$4

The cheapest trip from Aachen to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $4

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 $4 to $12 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 $4 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.