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

The cheapest way to get from Dachau to Cologne is to bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dachau to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Dachau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Dachau station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Dachau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Dachau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dachau Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Dachau to Cologne?

The distance between Dachau and Cologne is 598 km. The road distance is 538.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dachau to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €100 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Dachau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dachau to Cologne bus from?

Dachau to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from München, ZOB station.

Where do I catch the Dachau to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Dachau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Dachau to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €100 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Dachau to Cologne bus arrive?

Dachau to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Dachau to Cologne train arrive?

Dachau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Dachau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dachau to Cologne is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Dachau to Cologne.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 48m
€104–445
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
9h 39m
€49–85
Drive 538.8 km
1. Drive from Dachau to Colognecar 538.8 km
5h 5m
€77–112
Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Dachau Bahnhof to Oberschleißheimbus
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3h 27m
Bus
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
12h 43m
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dachau Bahnhof to Oberschleißheimbus
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 54m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 55m
€104–327

Dachau to Cologne by train

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Distance: 598.3 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €100–440 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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