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

The cheapest way to get from Brennero to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 13h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brennero to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Brennero and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Brennero to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brennero - Brenner and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Brennero to Cologne?

The distance between Brennero and Cologne is 781 km. The road distance is 695.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brennero to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 8m and costs €75 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Brennero to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brennero to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Brennero to Cologne?

The best way to get from Brennero to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 7h 8m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 13h 56m.

Where does the Brennero to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brennero to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brennero to Cologne is 696 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Brennero to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Cologne.

Brennero to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Brennero 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 via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
7h 8m
€78–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Cologne Airport CGNbus N228 / ...
13h 56m
€42–114
Night train
1. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbfnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
8h 20m
€107–140
Drive 695.9 km
1. Drive from Brennero to Colognecar 695.9 km
6h 50m
€109–157
Train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
11h 10m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Brennero to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Colognecar
6h 35m
€156–213
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 24m
€103–312
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Osttrain
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 20m
€124–336
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane INN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 50m
€97–454
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 19m
€129–292
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 44m
€113–382

Brennero to Cologne by train

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7h 8mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 781 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Brennero, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Brennero - Brenner to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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