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

The cheapest way to get from Ettal to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettal to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Ettal and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ettal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ettal, Klostergasthof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ettal and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ettal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Oberau and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Ettal to Cologne?

The distance between Ettal and Cologne is 678 km. The road distance is 596.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettal to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Ettal to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettal to Cologne bus from?

Ettal to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Where do I catch the Ettal to Cologne train from?

Ettal to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberau station.

Train or bus from Ettal to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ettal to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Ettal to Cologne bus arrive?

Ettal to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Ettal to Cologne train arrive?

Ettal to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ettal to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettal to Cologne is 596 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Ettal to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ettal to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ettal to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oberau to München Hbftrain Rb6 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 22m
€125–514
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
12h 1m
€57–94
Drive 596.2 km
1. Drive from Ettal to Colognecar 596.2 km
5h 57m
€85–122
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Oberau to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 17m
€106–270
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Oberau to Pasingtrain Rb6 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Köln Hbftrain 42
7h 6m
€123–499
Train via Munich #2
1. Take the train from Oberau to Pasingtrain Rb6 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen-Pasing to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
7h 38m
€123–499
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Oberau to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 43m
€110–297
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Oberau to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 45m
€134–378

Ettal to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 678 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Ettal, Klostergasthof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Oberau, Oberau, and München Hbf in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ettal, Klostergasthof to Köln Heumarkt via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 12h 1m.

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