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

The cheapest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne is to night train which costs €30 - €120 and takes 7h 27m.

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 Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 17m.

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

The distance between Bodensee (Lake) and Cologne is 531 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 34m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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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Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, and car

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

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Train via Neu-Ulm
best
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 34m
€94–237
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Singen(Hohentwiel) to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 27m
€32–118
Drive 508.1 km
1. Drive from Konstanz to Colognecar 508.1 km
4h 45m
€75–109
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
€80–245
Train
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 62 / ...
5h 17m
€100–200
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 7m
€93–284
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 4m
€133–308
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 57m
€113–392

Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 531.2 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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 34m.

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