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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Cologne is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Ettlingen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Cologne?

The distance between Ettlingen and Cologne is 305 km. The road distance is 304.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 2h 43m and costs €50 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Ettlingen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Cologne train from?

Ettlingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Ettlingen to Cologne train arrive?

Ettlingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Cologne is 304 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Ettlingen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
2h 43m
€51–212
Drive 304.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Colognecar 304.3 km
2h 39m
€44–64
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 38m
€125–290
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 22m
€50–220
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S6
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
6h 55m
€52–137
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STR - CGN
5h 58m
€130–374

Ettlingen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 305.1 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 43m.

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