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

The cheapest way to get from Brno to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 16h 10m.

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 €55 - €230.

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 Aschaffenburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

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 Aschaffenburg which takes 10h 46m and costs €160 - €400.

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 SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Brno Bus 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 Aschaffenburg which takes 10h 46m and costs €160 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Brno to Cologne bus arrive?

Brno to Cologne bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Frankfurt am Main 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Brno to Cologne by train, plane, bus, 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
€57–227
Bus
cheapest
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
€33–66
Train via Aschaffenburg
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
10h 46m
€168–400
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Brno to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 850 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
13h 50m
€63–111
Drive 863.2 km
1. Drive from Brno to Colognecar 863.2 km
8h 6m
€133–193
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 33m
€84–250
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 36m
€87–262
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
€105–270
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane BTS - DTM
3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 17m
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
€178–415
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Brno Hlavní Nádraží to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
21h 24m

Brno to Cologne by train

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10h 46mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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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 and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brno to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 13h 50m.

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