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

The cheapest way to get from Friedrichshafen to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €26 - €31 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Friedrichshafen to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 57m and costs €130 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Friedrichshafen and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Friedrichshafen to Cologne?

The distance between Friedrichshafen and Cologne is 537 km. The road distance is 500.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Friedrichshafen to Cologne without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 4h 43m and costs €90 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Friedrichshafen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Friedrichshafen to Cologne train from?

Friedrichshafen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.

Where does the Friedrichshafen to Cologne train arrive?

Friedrichshafen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Friedrichshafen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Friedrichshafen to Cologne is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Friedrichshafen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1762+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Friedrichshafen to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Friedrichshafen and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Friedrichshafen to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, rideshare, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Friedrichshafen to Cologne by train, rideshare, plane, car, or ferry

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Train via Neu-Ulm
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1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 43m
€94–420
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Friedrichshafen to Colognerideshare 501.1 km
5h 47m
€26–31
Fly Friedrichshafen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2h 57m
€137–441
Train
1. Take the train from Friedrichshafen Stadt to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice / ...
5h 13m
€95–420
Drive 500.7 km
1. Drive from Friedrichshafen to Colognecar 500.7 km
5h 31m
€72–104
Ferry, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 56m
€113–299
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 56m
€110–427
Ferry, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 34m
€117–336
Ferry, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 35m
€151–427

Friedrichshafen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 537.1 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 43m.

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