What is the cheapest way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne is to train which costs €45 - €190 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Reichenhall and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Reichenhall Kurgastzentrum and arriving at Köln Hbf via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Reichenhall and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Reichenhall and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Freilassing and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne?

The distance between Bad Reichenhall and Cologne is 736 km. The road distance is 694.3 km.

How do I travel from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €45 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bad Reichenhall to Cologne bus from?

Bad Reichenhall to Cologne bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, depart from Bad Reichenhall Kurgastzentrum station.

Where do I catch the Bad Reichenhall to Cologne train from?

Bad Reichenhall to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Freilassing station.

Train or bus from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €45 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Bad Reichenhall to Cologne bus arrive?

Bad Reichenhall to Cologne bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Where does the Bad Reichenhall to Cologne train arrive?

Bad Reichenhall to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Reichenhall to Cologne is 694 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bad Reichenhall to Cologne?

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Bad Reichenhall to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Bad Reichenhall 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 Freilassing to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 54m
€47–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bad Reichenhall Kurgastzentrum to Salzburg Hbfbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Köln Hbfbus
12h 58m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Freilassing to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 33m
€64–275
Drive 694.3 km
1. Drive from Bad Reichenhall to Colognecar 694.3 km
6h 14m
€99–143
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Colognecar
5h 23m
€138–189
Fly Salzburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 37m
€94–310
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Freilassing to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 31m
€97–293
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Freilassing to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
6h 17m
€112–327
Fly Salzburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 52m
€145–376

Bad Reichenhall to Cologne by train

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Distance: 735.8 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Bad Reichenhall, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bad Reichenhall to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Freilassing and München Hbf in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bad Reichenhall Kurgastzentrum to Köln Hbf via Salzburg Hbf in around 12h 58m.

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