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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Aachen to Cologne
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Aachen to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aachen to Cologne will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 4 buses that leave Aachen for Cologne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Aachen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. 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 coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 63 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Aachen to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Aachen to Cologne coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 08:05 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1h25 | 09:30 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:10 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1h40 | 15:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:55 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1h10 | 19:05 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:45 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1h05 | 19:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
| FlixBus | 03:05 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 1h00 | 04:05 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Aachen to Cologne
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Buses from Aachen to Cologne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 63 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 63 km |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Aachen to CologneYou can travel by bus between Aachen to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Aachen to Cologne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aachen to Cologne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aachen and Cologne
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
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