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

The cheapest way to get from Brugg to Cologne is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brugg to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Brugg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Brugg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brugg AG, Bahnhof/Campus and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Basel SBB and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Brugg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Brugg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brugg AG and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Brugg to Cologne?

The distance between Brugg and Cologne is 550 km. The road distance is 540.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brugg to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 12m and costs €50 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Brugg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brugg to Cologne bus from?

Brugg to Cologne bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Brugg AG, Bahnhof/Campus station.

Where do I catch the Brugg to Cologne train from?

Brugg to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Brugg AG station.

Train or bus from Brugg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Brugg to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 12m and costs €50 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Brugg to Cologne bus arrive?

Brugg to Cologne bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof SBB station.

Where does the Brugg to Cologne train arrive?

Brugg to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Brugg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brugg to Cologne is 541 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Brugg to Cologne.

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Brugg to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Brugg to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Brugg AG to Basel SBBExt
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 12m
€55–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brugg AG, Bahnhof/Campus to Basel, Bahnhof SBBEv2
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to LeverkusenN11
11h 56m
€29–58
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brugg AG to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
8h 32m
€54–300
Drive 540.9 km
1. Drive from Brugg to Cologne540.9 km
4h 39m
€94–136
Train
1. Take the train from Brugg AG to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 29m
€42–177
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brugg AG to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
4h 10m
€98–234
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Brugg AG to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3h 43m
€124–287
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Brugg AG to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
5h 1m
€103–281
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Brugg AG to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 11m
€150–382

Brugg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 549.7 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Brugg, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Brugg AG to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brugg AG, Bahnhof/Campus to Köln Heumarkt via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel SBB, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 11h 56m.

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