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

The cheapest way to get from Altötting to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altötting to Cologne is to drive and car train which takes 5h 2m and costs €140 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Altötting and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Altötting to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Altötting and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Mühldorf and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Altötting to Cologne?

The distance between Altötting and Cologne is 665 km. The road distance is 621.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Altötting to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €65 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Altötting to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altötting to Cologne train from?

Altötting to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mühldorf station.

Train or bus from Altötting to Cologne?

The best way to get from Altötting to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €65 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Altötting to Cologne train arrive?

Altötting to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Altötting to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Altötting to Cologne is 622 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Altötting to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1749+ hotels available in Cologne.

Altötting to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mühldorf to München HbfRb40 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
7h 45m
€66–331
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mühldorf to Ostbahnhof FriedenstraßeRb40
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LeverkusenN28
12h 35m
€42–72
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mühldorf to OstbahnhofRb40 / ...
2. Take the night train from Munich East Station to Köln HbfUex 1864 / ...
8h 17m
€109–140
Drive 621.9 km
1. Drive from Altötting to Cologne621.9 km
5h 37m
€89–129
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Mühldorf to München HbfRb40 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbf42 / ...
7h 51m
€71–341
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Altötting to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne
5h 2m
€143–193
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Mühldorf to Landshut
2. Take the train from Landshut to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
5h 11m
€103–276
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Mühldorf to Landshut
2. Take the train from Landshut to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
5h 53m
€118–329
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Mühldorf to Landshut
2. Take the train from Landshut to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 46m
€140–345
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Tüßling to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SZG - DUS
6h 47m
€105–325
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Tüßling to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 50m
€167–421

Altötting to Cologne by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665.1 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Altötting, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Altötting to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Mühldorf and München Hbf in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altötting Chiemgaustr. to Köln Heumarkt via Mühldorf, Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße, Ostbahnhof, Hackerbrücke, Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 12h 35m.

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