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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 13 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf you need to make at least one change.
S19 · ICE 187:031h13Cologne/Bonn Flughafen8:16Aachen Hbf£291One-way1 change- S19 · ICE 3169:031h13Cologne/Bonn Flughafen10:16Aachen Hbf£301One-way1 change
- S19 · ICE 3169:031h13Cologne/Bonn Flughafen10:16Aachen Hbf£301One-way1 change
- S19 · ICE 187:031h13Cologne/Bonn Flughafen8:16Aachen Hbf£291One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen 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 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 73 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Aachen Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 20m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (55m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around £25 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
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S19 · ICE 18 | On time 7:03 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h13 | 8:16 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
| S19 · ICE 316 | On time 9:03 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h13 | 10:16 Aachen Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf
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Trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf run on average 1 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:23, the last at 07:33. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 46m.
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 1:23 |
Last train 7:33 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Aachen Hbf from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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: Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen 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 Aachen Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Aachen Hbf
Most Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Aachen Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Aachen Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Aachen Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen 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: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Getting to Aachen Hbf from Aachen city centre
Aachen Hbf is 1 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aachen Hbf train station facilities and services
Aachen 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: McDonald's, Louisiana, Dakashi sushi, Zitalia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen Hbf. ATMs are available at Aachen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aachen Hbf. Information desks are available at Aachen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aachen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aachen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aachen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Bestprice Hotel.
Most popular train connections from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Most popular trains to and from Aachen Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Most popular train connections to Aachen Hbf
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