How far is Cologne from Aachen?

Cologne and Aachen are 40 miles (63 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Aachen?

Most of the buses traveling from Cologne to Aachen leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Aachen?

Once in Aachen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aachener Rathaus, Suermondt-Ludwig Museum, Centre Charlemagne, Aachener Tierpark Euregiozoo and Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst.

Bus Cologne to Aachen from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Aachen on November 15
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	8:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 5m	9:50am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

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	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	8:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 5m	9:50am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Aachen on November 17
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 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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:29 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Aachen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, 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$5 - $29	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $71	Average Duration46m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $12	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,313 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,118 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 traveling from Cologne to Aachen by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$7

11/13

$9

Today

$9

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$6

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$6

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$4

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$8

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Aachen was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $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 $4 to $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 $4 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.