How to travel from Aschaffenburg to Cologne

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Compare train and bus for Aschaffenburg to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aschaffenburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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$72

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$28

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$41

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2h 30m

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3h 30m

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The cheapest way to travel from Aschaffenburg to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Aschaffenburg to Cologne:

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aschaffenburg to Cologne costing on average $72 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Aschaffenburg to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Aschaffenburg and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Aschaffenburg to Cologne among Omio's users.

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from Aschaffenburg to Cologne

How to get from Aschaffenburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Aschaffenburg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM3h30
    Aschaffenburg, Goldbacher Straße
    10:00 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM3h30
    Aschaffenburg, Goldbacher Straße
    10:00 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 728
    9:33 AM1h41
    Aschaffenburg Hbf
    11:14 AMCologne Messe/Deutz
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 522
    10:33 PM1h58
    Aschaffenburg Hbf
    12:31 AMCologne Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn4630 · ICE 1220
    8:43 PM3h31
    Aschaffenburg Hbf
    12:14 AMCologne Hbf
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2347+Hessische Landesbahn24532
    7:47 PM3h49
    Aschaffenburg Hbf
    11:36 PMCologne Hbf
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aschaffenburg to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aschaffenburg to Cologne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Aschaffenburg and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Aschaffenburg to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Aschaffenburg to Cologne:

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aschaffenburg to Cologne costing on average $72 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Aschaffenburg to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Aschaffenburg to Cologne is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Aschaffenburg to Cologne is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aschaffenburg and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aschaffenburg to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Aschaffenburg Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aschaffenburg, Goldbacher Straße and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aschaffenburg to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aschaffenburg to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Aschaffenburg to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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