What is the cheapest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 1h 55m and costs €140 - €440.

Is there a direct train between Bodensee (Lake) and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

The distance between Bodensee (Lake) and Cologne is 497 km. The road distance is 508.1 km.

How do I travel from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 4h 44m and costs €85 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne train from?

Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.

Where does the Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne by plane, train, or car

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Fly Friedrichshafen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
1h 55m
€141–433
Drive 508.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Konstanz to Colognecar 508.1 km
4h 45m
€73–105
Train via Neu-Ulm
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 44m
€89–421
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Kreuzlingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 27m
€80–270
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kreuzlingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 8m
€89–317
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kreuzlingen 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 7m
€118–408
Train
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 62 / ...
5h 13m
€95–430

Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 496.5 km
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Bodensee (Lake), Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 44m.

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