Bus Tickets from Cologne to Aachen

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Next departures for Cologne to Aachen on October 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Aachen HenricistraßeCheapestFastest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Aachen HenricistraßeNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Aachen HenricistraßeNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Aachen HenricistraßeNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Aachen HenricistraßeNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Aachen

Bus
Average PriceUS$5 - US$21Average Duration1h 10m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$8 - US$43Average Duration45m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$4 - US$11Average Duration50m
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Aachen

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 US$4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day
50mAverage Duration
US$4Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Aachen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$10
Average Bus Trip Duration1h 10m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure3:05am
Distance74 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Cologne to Aachen Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Aachen from Cologne, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Aachen

  1. How far is Cologne from Aachen?

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

  2. 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
09-30
US$9
10-01
US$8
Today
US$6
10-03
US$8
10-04
US$5
10-05
US$4
10-06
US$5
10-07
US$6
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Aachen was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of US$4

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 US$4 to US$13 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 US$4 which is on 2025-10-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cologne to Aachen but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cologne to Aachen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Aachen.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cologne to Aachen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Aachen to Cologne

You can also go to Aachen by train

Train from Cologne to Aachen

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