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

The cheapest way to get from Balingen to Cologne is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balingen to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Balingen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Balingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Tübingen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Balingen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Balingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Balingen to Cologne?

The distance between Balingen and Cologne is 458 km. The road distance is 414.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Balingen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Balingen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balingen to Cologne bus from?

Balingen to Cologne bus services, operated by SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), depart from Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf station.

Where do I catch the Balingen to Cologne train from?

Balingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf station.

Train or bus from Balingen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Balingen to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Balingen to Cologne bus arrive?

Balingen to Cologne bus services, operated by SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), arrive at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof Süd station.

Where does the Balingen to Cologne train arrive?

Balingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Balingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Balingen to Cologne is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Balingen to Cologne.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Balingen to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain RE6a
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 6m
€79–214
Drive 414.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balingen to Colognecar 414.8 km
4h 1m
€61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf to Tübingen Hauptbahnhof Südbus Rb66
2. Take the bus from Tübingen central station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N177
8h 36m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 54m
€138–329
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain RE6a
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 26m
€89–159

Balingen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 457.9 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Balingen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Tübingen Hauptbahnhof Süd, Tübingen central station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 8h 36m.

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