Trains tickets from Aachen to Cologne

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TodayMay 14
from $26
TomorrowMay 15
from $26
FriMay 16
SatMay 17
SunMay 18
from $5
MonMay 19
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Aachen
    Departure location: Aachen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Aachen
    Departure location: Aachen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Aachen
    Departure location: Aachen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Aachen
    Departure location: Aachen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + InterCity
    Regional-Express + InterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Aachen
    Departure location: Aachen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Aachen to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$5 - $35Average Duration1h 10m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$7 - $66Average Duration47m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$4 - $18Average Duration50m
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Aachen to Cologne

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.

10carpool per day
50mAverage Duration
$4Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Aachen to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$27
Average train trip duration47m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:39am
Distance40 miles (64 km)
Latest train departure8:22pm

Aachen to Cologne Train

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

Best price found
05/12
$35
05/13
$26
Today
$26
05/15
$26
05/16
No data
05/17
No data
05/18
$5
05/19
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Aachen to Cologne was searched and found on May 18, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $70 for a train ticket from Aachen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-05-18.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cologne you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Aachen and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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