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

The cheapest way to get from Villach to Cologne is to train which costs €50 - €700 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villach to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €70 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Villach and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R and Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Villach and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Villach to Cologne?

The distance between Villach and Cologne is 907 km. The road distance is 862.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Villach to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs €50 - €700.

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

The train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 takes 9h 24m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Villach to Cologne bus from?

Villach to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Villach to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Villach to Cologne?

The best way to get from Villach to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs €50 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 58m.

Where does the Villach to Cologne bus arrive?

Villach to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.

Where does the Villach to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Villach to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Cologne is 863 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Villach to Cologne.

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

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Villach to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Villach to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
9h 24m
€50–700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Southbus N73 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Köln Hbfbus
14h 58m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
10h 44m
€172–540
Drive 862.6 km
1. Drive from Villach to Colognecar 862.6 km
8h 10m
€141–204
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
2. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
11h 55m
€130–165
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
6h 5m
€127–382
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
7h 38m
€128–471
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
6h 56m
€103–356
Train to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbftrain
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
5h 9m
€72–399
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
7h 40m
€91–298
Train to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Kranjtrain
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 42m
€154–395
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h
€182–543

Villach to Cologne by train

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Distance: 907.5 km
Duration: 9h 24m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 5 times a day. Tickets cost €160–700 and the journey takes 9h 24m. Nightjet also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Köln Hbf via Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Salzburg Hbf in around 14h 58m.

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