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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bruneck is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bruneck is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 56m and costs €280 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bruneck?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bruneck. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Brunico Bastioni via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Bressanone - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bruneck?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bruneck. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Bruneck via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Brennero - Brenner and Fortezza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bruneck?

The distance between Cologne and Bruneck is 845 km. The road distance is 764.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bruneck without a car is to train via Munich which takes 10h 54m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Cologne to Bruneck, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bruneck bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bruneck train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Bruneck?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bruneck is to train via Munich which takes 10h 54m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Bruneck bus arrive?

Cologne to Bruneck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Cologne to Bruneck train arrive?

Cologne to Bruneck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bruneck?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bruneck is 764 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Cologne to Bruneck.

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

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Where can I stay near Bruneck?

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Cologne to Bruneck - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Bruneck by train, bus, night train, car, car train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain Rb
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
10h 54m
€153–631
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N537
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Klausenbus 095
14h 37m
€56–102
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the nighttrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Bolzano Bozennighttrain Nj
22h 44m
€113–209
Drive 764.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bruneckcar 764.3 km
7h 37m
€121–174
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
14h 26m
€76–259
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Bruneckcar
10h 26m
€165–215
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Varnashuttle
6h 57m
€263–511
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Varnashuttle
7h 33m
€269–520
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Bruneckshuttle
6h 56m
€284–550
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane CGN - VCE
2. Take the bus from Venice to San Candidobus
8h 50m
€78–271
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 34m
€208–542
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane DUS - VCE
2. Take the bus from Venice to San Candidobus
9h 26m
€89–280
Line 41 train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train, line 400 train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Brennero - Brennertrain
5. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
6. Take the train from Fortezza to Brunecktrain
9h 40m
€132–354

Cologne to Bruneck by train and bus

4Weekly Services

14h 37mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 845.4 km
Duration: 10h 54m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bruneck via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Brennero - Brenner, Fortezza/Franzensfes, and Fortezza in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Brunico Bastioni via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Klausen, Chiusa Klausen, Bressanone Brixen, and Bressanone - Stazione in around 14h 37m.

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