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

The cheapest way to get from Cham to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cham to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Cham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roding and arriving at Köln via Regensburg central train station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cham(Oberpf) and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Cham to Cologne?

The distance between Cham and Cologne is 543 km. The road distance is 533.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cham to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €90 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cham to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cham to Cologne bus from?

Cham to Cologne bus services, operated by Regionalbuslinien, depart from Roding station.

Where do I catch the Cham to Cologne train from?

Cham to Cologne train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Cham(Oberpf) station.

Train or bus from Cham to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cham to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €90 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Cham to Cologne bus arrive?

Cham to Cologne bus services, operated by Regionalbuslinien, arrive at Regensburg Hbf station.

Where does the Cham to Cologne train arrive?

Cham to Cologne train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Schwandorf station.

Can I drive from Cham to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cham to Cologne is 533 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Cham to Cologne.

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Cham to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cham to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Schwandorftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 22m
€95–382
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Schwandorftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Nuremberg to Köln Hbfbus
10h 34m
€43–121
Drive 533.5 km
1. Drive from Cham to Colognecar 533.5 km
4h 44m
€76–110
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 24m
€115–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roding to Regensburg Hbfbus 34
2. Take the bus from Regensburg central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N61
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
10h 41m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 52m
€133–329
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 53m
€143–406
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Schwandorftrain
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 49m
€147–366
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
7h 44m
€135–431

Cham to Cologne by train

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 542.9 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Cham, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Cham(Oberpf) to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cham(Oberpf) to Köln via Roding, Roding, Regensburg Hbf, Regensburg central train station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 10h 41m.

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