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

The cheapest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne is to train via Neu-Ulm which costs €80 - €190 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €80 - €250.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Radolfzell Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 21m.

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

The distance between Bodensee (Lake) and Cologne is 527 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 which takes 5h 21m and costs €85 - €180.

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

The train from Radolfzell Bahnhof to Cologne Hbf takes 5h 21m including transfers and departs once a week.

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

Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Radolfzell Bahnhof station.

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

Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Radolfzell Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 45
5h 21m
€85–180
Train via Baden-Baden
cheapest
1. Take the train from Radolfzell Bahnhof to Baden-Badentrain Re2
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
8h 45m
€81–191
Drive 508.1 km
1. Drive from Konstanz to Colognecar 508.1 km
4h 45m
€95–137
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 28m
€84–244
Train via Neu-Ulm
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
5h 26m
€82–185
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 5m
€93–296
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
4h 42m
€135–318
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 52m
€102–299

Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 526.6 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Radolfzell Bahnhof to Köln Hbf once a week. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 5h 21m.

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