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

The cheapest way to get from Bregenz to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bregenz to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Bregenz 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 6h 34m.

How far is it from Bregenz to Cologne?

The distance between Bregenz and Cologne is 568 km. The road distance is 529.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bregenz to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €75 - €170.

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

The train from Bregenz to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 takes 6h 34m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bregenz to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Bregenz to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bregenz to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Bregenz to Cologne train arrive?

Bregenz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 station.

Can I drive from Bregenz to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bregenz to Cologne is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Bregenz to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bregenz to Cologne?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bregenz 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 Bregenz to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
6h 34m
€75–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bregenz bus station to Frankfurt central train stationN77
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
11h 11m
€45–108
Drive 529.6 km
1. Drive from Bregenz to Cologne529.6 km
5h 42m
€85–123
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Muenchen Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
5h 20m
€114–329
Train via Neu-Ulm
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Ulm HauptbahnhofRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Köln HbfIce
6h 34m
€84–278
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Frankfurt32
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf79 / ...
7h 2m
€72–178
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 21m
€85–261
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Muenchen Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 1m
€122–365
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 14m
€106–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 7m
€88–307

Bregenz to Cologne by train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 568.4 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Bregenz, Austria and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bregenz to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 twice daily. Tickets cost €75–170 and the journey takes 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bregenz bus station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 11m.

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