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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Cologne:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Cologne costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Cologne
How to get from Aachen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
521191:15 PM1h10Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 521191:15 PM1h10Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 139:38 AM0h38Aachen Hbf10:16 AMCologne Hbf$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus3:10 PM1h40Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße4:50 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:25 PM1h40Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße4:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:45 PM1h05Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße8:50 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$101One-way0 transfers
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