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

The cheapest way to get from Appenzell to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Appenzell to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €120 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Appenzell and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Appenzell to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Appenzell, Adlerplatz and arriving at Köln via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Appenzell and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Appenzell to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Appenzell and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via St. Gallen, Konstanz Bahnhof, Singen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Appenzell to Cologne?

The distance between Appenzell and Cologne is 599 km. The road distance is 559.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Appenzell to Cologne without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 7h 39m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Appenzell to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Appenzell to Cologne bus from?

Appenzell to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Appenzell to Cologne train from?

Appenzell to Cologne train services, operated by Thurbo, depart from St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from Appenzell to Cologne?

The best way to get from Appenzell to Cologne is to train via Stuttgart which takes 7h 39m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Appenzell to Cologne bus arrive?

Appenzell to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Appenzell to Cologne train arrive?

Appenzell to Cologne train services, operated by Thurbo, arrive at Konstanz Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Appenzell to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Appenzell to Cologne is 559 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Appenzell to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Appenzell to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Appenzell to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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

Train via Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
7h 39m
€92–153
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gossau SG to Zürich Flughafentrain Ir13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
12h 52m
€48–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 26m
Drive 559.1 km
1. Drive from Appenzell to Colognecar 559.1 km
5h 43m
€97–140
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Appenzell to Gossau SGtrain
2. Take the train from Gossau SG to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 18m
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 45
8h 12m
€92–109
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Gossau SG to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 13m
€122–252
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Gossau SG to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 9m
€88–283
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
7h 41m
€127–317
Train, line 1 train, ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Appenzell to Herisautrain
2. Take the train from Herisau to Romanshorntrain
3. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
4. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
5. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 42m

Appenzell to Cologne by train

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Distance: 599.2 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Appenzell, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Appenzell to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via St. Gallen, Konstanz Bahnhof, Singen, and Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Appenzell, Adlerplatz to Köln via St. Gallen, Bahnhof, St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, and Zürich Bus Station in around 10h 26m.

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