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

The cheapest way to get from Bressanone to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 14h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bressanone to Cologne is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €180 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Bressanone and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bressanone to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bressanone stazione vorplatz and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Bressanone and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bressanone to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bressanone Brixen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Bressanone to Cologne?

The distance between Bressanone and Cologne is 831 km. The road distance is 740.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bressanone to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 9h 12m and costs €140 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Bressanone to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bressanone to Cologne bus from?

Bressanone to Cologne bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, depart from Bressanone stazione vorplatz station.

Where do I catch the Bressanone to Cologne train from?

Bressanone to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bressanone Brixen station.

Train or bus from Bressanone to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bressanone to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 9h 12m and costs €140 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 14h 23m.

Where does the Bressanone to Cologne bus arrive?

Bressanone to Cologne bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Bressanone to Cologne train arrive?

Bressanone to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Bressanone to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bressanone to Cologne is 740 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Bressanone to Cologne.

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

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Bressanone to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Bressanone to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, plane, car train, or train

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Bressanone Brixen to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
9h 12m
€141–616
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bressanone stazione vorplatz to Hauptbahnhofbus 2354 / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
12h 23m
€62–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bressanone stazione vorplatz to Hauptbahnhofbus 2354 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Cologne Airport CGNbus N228 / ...
14h 23m
€80–142
Drive 740.3 km
1. Drive from Bressanone to Colognecar 740.3 km
7h 18m
€116–168
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bressanone to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 52m
€198–384
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bressanone to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
10h 15m
€150–206
Train
1. Take the train from Bressanone Brixen to Brennero - Brennertrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
11h 38m
€153–636
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bressanone to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
6h 20m
€217–421
Shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Brixen to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VRN - CGN
5h 51m
€185–365
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bressanone to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 21m
€226–492
Train to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bressanone Brixen to Bolzano Bozentrain
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BZO - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
6h 13m
€221–484

Bressanone to Cologne by train

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9h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 830.7 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Bressanone, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bressanone Brixen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bressanone stazione vorplatz to Koeln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 14h 23m.

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