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

The cheapest way to get from Brno to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €45 - €100 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brno to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Brno and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brno Hlavní Nádraží and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Brno and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Brno to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Brno to Cologne?

The distance between Brno and Cologne is 928 km. The road distance is 863.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Brno to Cologne without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 11h 9m and costs €160 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Brno to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brno to Cologne bus from?

Brno to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brno station.

Where do I catch the Brno to Cologne train from?

Brno to Cologne train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Brno to Cologne?

The best way to get from Brno to Cologne is to train via Nuremberg which takes 11h 9m and costs €160 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Brno to Cologne bus arrive?

Brno to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Brno to Cologne train arrive?

Brno to Cologne train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brno to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brno to Cologne is 863 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Brno to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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There are 11 ways to get from Brno to Cologne by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
5h 50m
€70–237
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brno Bus Station to Frankfurt am Mainbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
14h 37m
€49–95
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
11h 9m
€167–352
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Brno to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 850 / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminalbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
13h 49m
€56–104
Drive 863.2 km
1. Drive from Brno to Colognecar 863.2 km
8h 8m
€137–197
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
6h 21m
€93–297
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Brno hl.n. to Praha hl.n.train
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
7h 39m
€88–244
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 1m
€103–232
Train
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
11h 24m
€177–362
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brno Hlavní Nádraží to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
21h 24m
€150–170
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Brno to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
13h 5m
€194–267

Brno to Cologne by train

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Distance: 927.9 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Brno, Czechia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brno to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Prague Florenc Central Bus Station, Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 13h 49m.

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