Aachen to Cologne distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 70 km by road, with a driving time of about 54 min. The straight-line distance is 64 km (40 miles); Cologne lies to the ENE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 64 km | 35 min |
| Car (road) | 70 km | 54 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Cologne would cost roughly 148–195 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 70 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Cologne is at 50.86° N, 6.52° E.
The nearest town is Merzenich, Kreis Düren, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 32 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Cologne?
By car it is 70 km, with a driving time of about 54 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Cologne is 64 kilometres (40 miles or 35 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Cologne?
The driving distance is 70 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 54 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Aachen?
Cologne lies to the ENE (73°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 35 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Cologne cost?
Over 70 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Cologne would cost roughly 148–195 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
| Aachen → Solingen | 101 km |
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |