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How to get fromCologne to Schloss Neuschwansteinby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Schloss Neuschwanstein by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Augsburg Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Fuessentrain train Rb
    7h 17m
    €80–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus bus N28
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus bus 163
    12h 14m
    €58–88

  3. Drive  571.1 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Schloss Neuschwansteincar car 571.1 km
    5h 12m
    €84–121

  4. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane CGN - MUC
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus bus
    6h 9m
    €92–269

  5. Train via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Augsburg Hbftrain train 11 / ...
    3. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Fuessentrain train Rb
    8h 17m
    €114–238

  6. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane DUS - MUC
    3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus bus
    6h 58m
    €107–273

Cologne to Schloss Neuschwanstein by train, bus, and foot

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Schloss Neuschwanstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Schloss Neuschwanstein via Augsburg Hbf, Fuessen, Füssen, and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Schloss Neuschwanstein via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Munich central bus station, and Schwangau in around 12h 14m.

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