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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Schluchsee is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Schluchsee is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Schluchsee?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Schluchsee. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Schluchsee Bahnhof via Frankfurt central train station and Hinterzarten Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Schluchsee?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Schluchsee. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Schluchsee Bahnhof via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station and Titisee Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Cologne to Schluchsee?

The distance between Cologne and Schluchsee is 478 km. The road distance is 477.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Schluchsee without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Cologne to Schluchsee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Schluchsee bus from?

Cologne to Schluchsee bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Schluchsee train from?

Cologne to Schluchsee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Schluchsee?

The best way to get from Cologne to Schluchsee is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Schluchsee bus arrive?

Cologne to Schluchsee bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Schluchsee train arrive?

Cologne to Schluchsee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Schluchsee?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Schluchsee is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cologne to Schluchsee.

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

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Cologne to Schluchsee - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 43 / ...
5h 12m
€87–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N33 / ...
9h 35m
€57–77
Drive 477.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Schluchseecar 477.7 km
4h 17m
€70–100
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 13m
€154–422
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 12 / ...
5h 35m
€76–164
Train via Hinterzarten Bahnhof
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain Nightjet
7h 45m
€62–187

Cologne to Schluchsee by train

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Distance: 477.6 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station hourly. Tickets cost €80–160 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Schluchsee Bahnhof via Frankfurt central train station, Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station, Hinterzarten Bahnhof, and Hinterzarten Bahnhof in around 9h 35m.

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