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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 50 m
Trains on 20 Sept
14
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
To travel from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf you need to make at least one change.
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10:212h04Aachen-Rothe Erde station12:25Cologne Hbf£231One-way1 change
5:542h00Aachen-Rothe Erde station7:54Cologne Hbf£241One-way1 change- 6:542h00Aachen-Rothe Erde station8:54Cologne Hbf£241One-way1 change
- 7:211h44Aachen-Rothe Erde station9:05Cologne Hbf£241One-way1 change
- 7:542h00Aachen-Rothe Erde station9:54Cologne Hbf£241One-way1 change
- 7:211h44Aachen-Rothe Erde station9:05Cologne Hbf£241One-way1 change
- 8:211h52Aachen-Rothe Erde station10:13Cologne Hbf£371One-way1 change
- 9:211h52Aachen-Rothe Erde station11:13Cologne Hbf£371One-way1 change
- 11:211h52Aachen-Rothe Erde station13:13Cologne Hbf£371One-way1 change
- 12:211h52Aachen-Rothe Erde station14:13Cologne Hbf£371One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 62 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 18m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (40m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:38 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 2h35 | 6:13 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 5:54 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 2h00 | 7:54 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 6:54 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 2h00 | 8:54 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 7:21 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 1h44 | 9:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 7:54 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 2h00 | 9:54 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 8:21 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 1h52 | 10:13 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 8:54 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 2h00 | 10:54 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 9:21 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 1h52 | 11:13 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 9:54 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 2h00 | 11:54 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 10:21 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 2h04 | 12:25 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 10:54 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 2h00 | 12:54 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 11:21 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 1h52 | 13:13 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 11:54 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 2h00 | 13:54 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 12:21 Aachen-Rothe Erde station | 1h52 | 14:13 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf
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Trains from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf run on average 1 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:54, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 39m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 0:54 |
Last train 22:54 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Aachen-Rothe Erde station and Cologne Hbf from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Aachen-Rothe Erde station and Cologne Hbf
Most Aachen-Rothe Erde station to Cologne Hbf trains use the Aachen Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Aachen-Rothe Erde station and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Aachen-Rothe Erde from Aachen city centre
Aachen-Rothe Erde is 2 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aachen-Rothe Erde train station facilities and services
Aachen-Rothe Erde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Eiscafé am Elsassplatz, Kennedy Grill, Közde Kebap, Imbiss & Kneipe, Zeppelin Eck
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. ATMs are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. Information desks are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aachen-Rothe Erde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aachen-Rothe Erde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aachen-Rothe Erde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen-Rothe Erde.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
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