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

The cheapest way to get from Graz to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €65 - €200 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Graz to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €120 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Graz and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Graz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Graz Jakominiplatz and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Graz P&R Webling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Graz and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Graz Hbf and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Graz to Cologne?

The distance between Graz and Cologne is 856 km. The road distance is 894.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Graz to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs €190 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Graz to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Graz to Cologne bus from?

Graz to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Graz P&R Webling station.

Where do I catch the Graz to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Graz to Cologne?

The best way to get from Graz to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs €190 - €800. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €360 and takes 6h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Graz to Cologne bus arrive?

Graz to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Graz to Cologne train arrive?

Graz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 station.

Can I drive from Graz to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Graz to Cologne is 894 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Graz to Cologne.

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

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Fly Graz Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 50m
€123–336
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Graz to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
13h 45m
€69–198
Train
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
10h 49m
€190–800
Drive 894.3 km
1. Drive from Graz to Colognecar 894.3 km
7h 38m
€147–212
Fly Graz Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GRZ - CGN
6h 6m
€124–354
Fly Graz Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 47m
€127–473
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
6h 56m
€89–293
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 40m
€118–355
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Graz to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
11h 37m
€170–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Graz P&R Webling to Cologne Airport CGNbus N884 / ...
16h 30m
€75–134

Graz to Cologne by train

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Distance: 856.1 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Graz, Austria and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Graz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 5 times a day. Tickets cost €190–800 and the journey takes 10h 49m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day.

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