What is the cheapest way to get from Arbon to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Arbon to Cologne is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arbon to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Arbon to Cologne is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Arbon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Arbon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Arbon, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Arbon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Arbon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Arbon and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Romanshorn, Konstanz Bahnhof, Singen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Arbon to Cologne?

The distance between Arbon and Cologne is 568 km. The road distance is 535.5 km.

How do I travel from Arbon to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Arbon to Cologne without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 35m and costs €90 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Arbon to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Arbon to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arbon to Cologne bus from?

Arbon to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Arbon to Cologne train from?

Arbon to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Singen station.

Train or bus from Arbon to Cologne?

The best way to get from Arbon to Cologne is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 35m and costs €90 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Arbon to Cologne bus arrive?

Arbon to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Arbon to Cologne train arrive?

Arbon to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Arbon to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Arbon to Cologne is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Arbon to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Arbon to Cologne?

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There are 10 ways to get from Arbon to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train via Stuttgart
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1. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic87 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 35m
€91–443
Bus
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 17m
Drive 535.5 km
1. Drive from Arbon to Colognecar 535.5 km
5h 15m
€94–135
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 19m
€107–295
Train
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice / ...
7h 31m
€106–433
Train #2
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
7h 53m
€224–754
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 57m
€110–326
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 51m
€120–387
Ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
5h 6m
€146–453
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 58m
€150–423

Arbon to Cologne by train

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Distance: 567.8 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Arbon, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Arbon to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Romanshorn, Konstanz Bahnhof, Singen, and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arbon, Bahnhof to Köln via St. Gallen, Bahnhof, St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, and Zürich Bus Station in around 10h 17m.

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