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Train Aachen → Köln

Schedule & travel time

0h 33m 64 km 58 trains/day
ICE Thalys

Route overview

0h 33m

Fastest time

0h 38m

Avg. duration

64

Kilometers

58

Trains per day

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By train from Aachen to Köln

An important regional connection: The train connection from Aachen to Köln is one of the most important and busiest rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 0h 33m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 64 kilometers and is served by about 58 trains every day. This means you can find a connection at almost any time of day.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Hochgeschwindigkeitsstrecke

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, Thalys.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Aachen to Köln saves you about 12 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Aachen to Köln?

The fastest connection from Aachen to Köln takes 0h 33m. The average travel time is 0h 38m.

How many trains run daily from Aachen to Köln?

About 58 trains run daily on the Aachen - Köln route. Train types include ICE, Thalys.

What is the route from Aachen to Köln?

The direct connection covers 64 km.

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Return journey

Köln Aachen

More connections

Aachen → Düren25mAachen → Lüttich (BE)22mAachen → Mönchengladbach45mAachen → Berlin5h 30mBerlin → Köln3h 59mFrankfurt → Köln1h 05mHamburg → Köln3h 32m
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Schedule data last updated: 13/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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