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 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bregenz to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs €150 - €460.

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 5h 57m.

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 5h 57m and costs €55 - €170.

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

The train from Bregenz to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 takes 5h 57m 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 5h 57m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 3m.

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 47m to drive from Bregenz to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near 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.11-12train Ice
5h 57m
€55–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bregenz bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 084 / ...
11h 3m
€48–101
Drive 529.6 km
1. Drive from Bregenz to Colognecar 529.6 km
5h 47m
€86–124
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 23m
€80–254
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Aulendorf Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Aulendorf Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
8h 29m
€63–249
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h
€109–292
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG 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
5h 17m
€106–314
Fly Friedrichshafen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 51m
€157–459
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 23m
€91–318
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 55m
€130–336

Bregenz to Cologne by train

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Distance: 568.3 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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 €55–170 and the journey takes 5h 57m. 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 3m.

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