Rome2Rio

Aachen (Station) to Cologne trains

Find Transport to Cologne

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Aachen (Station) and Cologne takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Aachen (Station) to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

47 min
Duration
69 km
Distance
€20
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Aachen (Station) to Cologne train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Aachen (Station) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen (Station) is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 38 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 39 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 1h 4m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 1h 5m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 1h 4m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 1h 5m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 1h 6m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 1h 5m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 1h 6m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 1h 5m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 1h 4m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 1h 5m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 52 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 53 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 1h 2m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 52 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aachen (Station) to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aachen (Station) to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.4 km
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Aachen (Station), Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11–24 and the journey takes 37 min. Five other operators also service this route.

Operators