How far is Cologne from Aachen?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Aachen?

Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße in Aachen.

Bus Cologne to Aachen from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Aachen on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 10m	4:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
Bus	11:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 5m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest
Bus	3:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	5:35pm	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1h 40m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Aachen on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 10m	4:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
Bus	9:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 5m	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest
Bus	3:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	4:15am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	7:20am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 35m	11:45am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Aachen on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 10m	4:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
Bus	9:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 5m	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest
Bus	3:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	4:15am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	7:20am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	11:35am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Aachen on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:35pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 10m	4:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
	Bus	9:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 5m	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest

Next departures for Cologne to Aachen on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 5m	10:30am	Aachen Henricistraße	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:35pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 10m	4:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	4:15am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	7:20am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 5m	9:50am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:50 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Aachen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

63 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $41	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $101	Average Duration46m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $18	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Aachen?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Aachen by bus

How far is Cologne from Aachen?
The distance between Cologne and Aachen is approximately 63 km (40 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Aachen?
Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße in Aachen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$13

11-15

$14

Today

$11

11-17

$6

11-18

$11

11-19

No data

11-20

$6

11-21

$6

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Aachen was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $18 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-17.