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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Balingen is to drive which costs €55 - €90 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Balingen is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Balingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Balingen. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf via Tübingen Steinlach/Hbf Süd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Balingen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Balingen. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Cologne to Balingen?

The distance between Cologne and Balingen is 458 km. The road distance is 414.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Balingen without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €85 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cologne to Balingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Balingen bus from?

Cologne to Balingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Balingen train from?

Cologne to Balingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Balingen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Balingen is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Balingen bus arrive?

Cologne to Balingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tübingen central station.

Where does the Cologne to Balingen train arrive?

Cologne to Balingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Balingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Balingen is 415 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Cologne to Balingen.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Balingen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbftrain RE6a
4h 28m
€87–284
Drive 414.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Balingencar 414.7 km
3h 56m
€60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Tübingen central stationbus FlixBus N177
2. Take the bus from Tübingen Steinlach/Hbf Süd to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbfbus Rb66
9h 2m
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbftrain RE6a
4h 30m
€64–284
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbftrain RE6a
11h 23m
€94–114

Cologne to Balingen by train

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Distance: 457.9 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Tübingen central station, and Tübingen Steinlach/Hbf Süd in around 9h 2m.

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