What is the cheapest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Canton of St. Gallen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and arriving at Köln via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Canton of St. Gallen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen(Ch) and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Konstanz Bahnhof, Singen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne?

The distance between Canton of St. Gallen and Cologne is 581 km. The road distance is 544.3 km.

How do I travel from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 32m and costs €90 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne bus from?

Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne train from?

Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 32m and costs €90 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne bus arrive?

Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne train arrive?

Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne.

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Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train via Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Konstanztrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 32m
€92–459
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wil SG to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 3m
€84–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 50m
Drive 544.3 km
1. Drive from Sankt Gallen to Colognecar 544.3 km
5h 25m
€94–136
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
7h 4m
€211–741
Train #2
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Konstanztrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 45
7h 12m
€107–454
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wil SG to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 40m
€88–278
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Wil SG 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 41m
€117–379
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 44m
€122–400
Ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
5h 14m
€148–460

Canton of St. Gallen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 581.1 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Konstanz Bahnhof, Singen, and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Köln via Zürich Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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