Koblenz to Aachen train with Deutsche Bahn (RE,ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Koblenz to Aachen

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€32

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€37

Fastest journey on Sep 19

1 h 54 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

2 h 11 m

Trains on Sep 19

4

Distance

116 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Koblenz to Aachen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Koblenz to Aachen will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 4 trains from Koblenz to Aachen, including 4 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .

On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 2 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6:42 AM2h25
    Koblenz
    9:07 AMAachen
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:42 AM2h25
    Koblenz
    10:07 AMAachen
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4:16 AM2h00
    Koblenz
    6:16 AMAachen
    411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5:13 PM1h54
    Koblenz
    7:07 PMAachen
    421One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Koblenz to Aachen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Koblenz to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €44.

Distance: 116 km

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Train
Bus
Driving

€44

Average price

€16

Average price

Cheapest

€23

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 56m

Average total duration

2h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Koblenz to Aachen is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Koblenz to Aachen:

A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Koblenz to Aachen costing on average €44.

The fastest way to travel from Koblenz to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Koblenz and Aachen including taking a bus and train.

Live departures

Koblenz to Aachen train times

The table below shows live departures for Koblenz to Aachen trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn6:42 AM Koblenz
2h25
9:07 AM Aachen0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn7:30 AM Koblenz
2h37
10:07 AM Aachen0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn7:42 AM Koblenz
2h25
10:07 AM Aachen0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn11:16 AM Koblenz
2h24
1:40 PM Aachen0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Deutsche Bahn as well as Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and more offer trains services from Koblenz to Aachen.
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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Koblenz to Aachen.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Koblenz to Aachen

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Trains from Koblenz to Aachen run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:51, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 1h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €12
Distance
116 km
Average train duration
2h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
€23
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
1h 25m
First train
12:51 AM
Last train
11:51 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €12

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Koblenz to Aachen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Koblenz and Aachen from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€21
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH Duration
2h 46m
Cheapest Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH Price
€39
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH frequency
13 a day

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price
€48
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
9 a day

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) Price
€39
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
9 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) Price
€101
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Koblenz to Aachen

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Koblenz to Aachen 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Koblenz to Aachen can start from as little as €23 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Koblenz to Aachen is €44; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Koblenz to Aachen is 1h 25m to travel the 116 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Koblenz to Aachen leaves at 12:51 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Koblenz to Aachen leaves at 11:51 PM.
There are 11 trains a day from Koblenz to Aachen which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Koblenz to Aachen, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) for the best way to get you to Aachen. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Koblenz and Aachen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Aachen from Koblenz is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Koblenz to Aachen is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Koblenz and Aachen including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Koblenz to Aachen

Most Koblenz to Aachen trains use the Koblenz Hbf to Aachen Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Koblenz and Aachen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Koblenz
Arrival train stations in Aachen

Which Koblenz station do trains to Aachen leave from?

Trains from Koblenz to Aachen leave from Koblenz Hbf. The station is 1 km from Koblenz city centre at Koblenz Hbf, Bahnhofsplatz 2, 56068 Koblenz.
Koblenz HbfKoblenz Hbf, Bahnhofsplatz 2, 56068 KoblenzWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk

Koblenz Hbf train station facilities and services

Koblenz 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: Ding Dong, Da Pulcinella, Cafe Rheinanlagen, Weindorf

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Koblenz Hbf. ATMs are available at Koblenz Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Koblenz Hbf. Information desks are available at Koblenz Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Koblenz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Koblenz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Koblenz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Koblenz Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Höhmann, Hotel Ibis Koblenz, Jan van Werth, Hotel Garni Reinhard.

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