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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 R 62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Aachen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Aachen?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Aachen start from R 136. The average price for this train route is around R 473. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Aachen?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Aachen is 49m, covering a distance of 65 km. The quickest train can get you there in 33m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Aachen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Aachen?
The earliest train from Cologne to Aachen departs at 06:43. And the latest train departs at 19:43.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Aachen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Aachen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Aachen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Aachen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Aachen was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 104To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Aachen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 104 to R 1 265 for a train ticket from Cologne to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 104, which is on 2025-12-13.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE 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.
