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

The cheapest way to get from Brno to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €60 - €250 and takes 5h 50m.

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 €60 - €250.

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 10h 39m.

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 which takes 10h 39m and costs €85 - €250.

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 which takes 10h 39m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs and takes 13h 23m.

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 6m 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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Brno to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Brno to Cologne by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
€64–242
Train
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 / ...
10h 39m
€89–248
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Brno to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 850 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
13h 23m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
14h 54m
€84–298
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 36m
€89–294
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
7h 34m
€86–286
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
6h 45m
€90–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brno Bus Station to Frankfurt am Mainbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Köln Hbfbus
16h 10m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Brno Hlavní Nádraží to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
21h 24m
Drive 863.2 km
1. Drive from Brno to Colognecar 863.2 km
8h 6m
€129–186

Brno to Cologne by train

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10h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 927.6 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 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brno to Köln via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 13h 23m.

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