There are 3 ways to get from Schwetzingen to Cologne by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
2h 16m€43–100Drive 251.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Schwetzingen to Colognecar 251.1 km
2h 14m€37–54Train via Mainz
- Take the train from Schwetzingen, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S6
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
5h 14m€46–109
Schwetzingen to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schwetzingen to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Schwetzingen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Schwetzingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schwetzingen, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Schwetzingen and Cologne is 253 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.
The best way to get from Schwetzingen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Schwetzingen to Cologne, including transfers.
Schwetzingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Schwetzingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schwetzingen to Cologne is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Schwetzingen to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Schwetzingen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Schwetzingen, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
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