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

The cheapest way to get from Backnang to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Backnang to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Backnang and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Backnang to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Backnang and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Backnang to Cologne?

The distance between Backnang and Cologne is 374 km. The road distance is 344.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Backnang to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Backnang to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Backnang to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Backnang to Cologne?

The best way to get from Backnang to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Backnang to Cologne train arrive?

Backnang to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Backnang to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Backnang to Cologne is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Backnang to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1745+ hotels available in Cologne.

Backnang to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Backnang to Cologne by train, bus, car, 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 Backnang to HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
3h 37m
€47–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Cologne Airport CGNN228
7h 38m
€34–75
Drive 344.6 km
1. Drive from Backnang to Cologne344.6 km
3h 6m
€49–71
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)STR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 49m
€127–319
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf55 / ...
4h 48m
€42–134
Train via Esslingen
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
5h 27m
€55–176
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)STR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 5m
€131–256
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 55m
€121–312

Backnang to Cologne by train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 374.3 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Backnang to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a week. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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