What is the cheapest way to get from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €65 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Schwäbisch Gmünd and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schwaebisch Gmuend and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne?

The distance between Schwäbisch Gmünd and Cologne is 394 km. The road distance is 381.5 km.

How do I travel from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €65 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne train from?

Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Schwaebisch Gmuend station.

Where does the Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne train arrive?

Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.

Can I drive from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne is 381 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schwaebisch Gmuend to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3h 41m
€69–319
Drive 381.5 km
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1. Drive from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Colognecar 381.5 km
3h 52m
€54–78
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Schwaebisch Gmuend to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STR - CGN
5h 25m
€125–339
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Schwaebisch Gmuend to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 57m
€69–319
Train via Oberwesel
1. Take the train from Waiblingen to Oberwesel Bahnhoftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Oberwesel Bahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Rb26
8h 58m
€63–92
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Schwaebisch Gmuend to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 4m
€125–358
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from GD, Bahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 54m
€150–425
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Schwaebisch Gmuend to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 23m
€116–457

Schwäbisch Gmünd to Cologne by train

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Distance: 394.5 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Schwaebisch Gmuend to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Stuttgart Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 41m.

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