What is the cheapest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 5m and costs €150 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Bodensee (Lake) and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bregenz and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

The distance between Bodensee (Lake) and Cologne is 497 km. The road distance is 508.1 km.

How do I travel from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 5h 31m and costs €60 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne train from?

Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Singen station.

Where does the Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne train arrive?

Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne?

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Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly Friedrichshafen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2h 5m
€156–332
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Radolfzell Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 027 / ...
8h 23m
€61–90
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic87 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 31m
€63–156
Drive 508.1 km
1. Drive from Konstanz to Colognecar 508.1 km
4h 45m
€72–103
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Kreuzlingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 27m
€72–245
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 19m
€96–319
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kreuzlingen 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
4h 22m
€106–278
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kreuzlingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 18m
€82–287
Train
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
5h 57m
€70–150

Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne by train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Cologne.

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Distance: 496.5 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Bodensee (Lake), Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Radolfzell Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 31m.

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