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

The cheapest way to get from Szombathely to Cologne is to train and night train which costs €60 - €150 and takes 15h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Szombathely to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Szombathely and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Szombathely to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Szombathely and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Győr bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Szombathely and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Szombathely to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Szombathely and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Sopron, Wien Meidling, St.Poelten Hbf and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Szombathely to Cologne?

The distance between Szombathely and Cologne is 915 km. The road distance is 981.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Szombathely to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 11h 20m and costs €150 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Szombathely to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Szombathely to Cologne bus from?

Szombathely to Cologne bus services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Szombathely station.

Where do I catch the Szombathely to Cologne train from?

Szombathely to Cologne train services, operated by GySEV/Raaberbahn, depart from Szombathely station.

Train or bus from Szombathely to Cologne?

The best way to get from Szombathely to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 11h 20m and costs €150 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 42m.

Where does the Szombathely to Cologne bus arrive?

Szombathely to Cologne bus services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Gyoer station.

Where does the Szombathely to Cologne train arrive?

Szombathely to Cologne train services, operated by GySEV/Raaberbahn, arrive at Sopron station.

Can I drive from Szombathely to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Szombathely to Cologne is 982 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Szombathely to Cologne.

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

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Szombathely to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Szombathely to Cologne by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Train, train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from Szombathely to Soprontrain
2. Take the train from Sopron to Wien Hbftrain
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
6h 44m
€68–230
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Szombathely to Soprontrain Re
2. Take the train from Sopron to Wien Meidlingtrain Re
3. Take the nighttrain from Wien Meidling to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
15h 51m
€61–149
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Szombathely to Soprontrain Re
2. Take the train from Sopron to Wien Meidlingtrain Re
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
11h 20m
€150–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Szombathely to Gyoerbus 351 / ...
2. Take the bus from Győr bus station to Leverkusenbus N161
20h 42m
Train, train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Szombathely to Soprontrain
2. Take the train from Sopron to Wien Hbftrain
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
7h 13m
€92–277
Train, train to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Szombathely to Szentgotthardtrain
2. Take the train from Szentgotthard to Graz Don Boscotrain
3. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
7h 44m
€123–355
Train, train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Szombathely to Soprontrain
2. Take the train from Sopron to Wien Hbftrain
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 15m
€102–224
Train, train to Graz Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Szombathely to Szentgotthardtrain
2. Take the train from Szentgotthard to Graz Don Boscotrain
3. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 56m
€133–452
Train
1. Take the train from Szombathely to Soprontrain Re
2. Take the train from Sopron to Wien Meidlingtrain Re
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Köln Hbftrain Nj / ...
14h 43m
€186–299
Drive 981.9 km
1. Drive from Szombathely to Colognecar 981.9 km
9h 27m
€153–220
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Szombathely to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
13h 13m
€189–260

Szombathely to Cologne by train

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Distance: 915 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Szombathely, Hungary and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Szombathely to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Sopron, Wien Meidling, St.Poelten Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Szombathely to Köln Heumarkt via Gyoer, Győr bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 20h 42m.

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