What's the distance between Cologne and Aachen by coach?

The journey from Cologne to Aachen by coach covers an approximate distance of 40 miles (63 km).

How can I get from Cologne to Aachen without driving?

The best way to go from Cologne to Aachen without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Cologne to Aachen from £3 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Aachen on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 10m	16:45	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
Bus	09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 5m	10:30	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest
Bus	03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	04:15	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	06:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	07:20	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	10:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 35m	11:45	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Aachen on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 10m	16:45	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
Bus	09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 5m	10:30	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest
Bus	03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	04:15	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	06:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	07:20	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	10:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	11:35	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Aachen on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 10m	16:45	Aachen Henricistraße	Cheapest
	Bus	09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 5m	10:30	Aachen Henricistraße	Fastest

Next departures from Cologne to Aachen on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 5m	10:30	Aachen Henricistraße	CheapestFastest
Bus	15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1h 10m	16:45	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	04:15	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	06:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 10m	07:20	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	08:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 5m	09:50	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:53 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

50mAverage duration

39 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£4 - £23	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £55	Average duration46m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £10	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,345 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,131 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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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 by bus from Cologne to Aachen

What's the distance between Cologne and Aachen by coach?
The journey from Cologne to Aachen by coach covers an approximate distance of 40 miles (63 km).
How can I get from Cologne to Aachen without driving?
The best way to go from Cologne to Aachen without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£8

16/11

£9

Today

£3

18/11

£6

19/11

No data

20/11

£3

21/11

£3

22/11

£3

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Aachen was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £3

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 £3 to £9 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 £3, which is on 2025-11-20.

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.