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

The cheapest way to get from Brand to Cologne is to drive which costs €9 - €15 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brand to Cologne is to drive which takes 40 min and costs €9 - €15.

Is there a direct bus between Brand and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Brand to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Brand and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Brand to Cologne?

The distance between Brand and Cologne is 71 km. The road distance is 69.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Brand to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Brand to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brand to Cologne bus from?

Brand to Cologne bus services, operated by ASEAG, depart from Aachen, Brand station.

Train or bus from Brand to Cologne?

The best way to get from Brand to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Brand to Cologne bus arrive?

Brand to Cologne bus services, operated by ASEAG, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.

Can I drive from Brand to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brand to Cologne is 69 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Brand to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 615+ hotels available in Cologne.

Brand to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Brand to Cologne by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
1h 26m
Drive 69.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brand to Colognecar 69.1 km
40 min
€10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen, Brand to Aachen, Bushofbus Sb66 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
1h 55m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brand to Colognetaxi 69.1 km
40 min
€160–200
Train via Aachen, Brand
1. Take the train from Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
1h 31m
€20–30

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 71.3 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Brand, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen, Brand to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 1h 55m.

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