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

The cheapest way to get from Buchen to Cologne is to night train which costs €35 - €130 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buchen to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €110.

How far is it from Buchen to Cologne?

The distance between Buchen and Cologne is 545 km. The road distance is 494.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Buchen to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Buchen to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Buchen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Buchen to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 27m and costs €90 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h.

Can I drive from Buchen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Buchen to Cologne is 494 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Buchen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1599+ hotels available in Cologne.

Buchen to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Buchen to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
5h 27m
€93–351
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 53m
€40–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h
Drive 494.3 km
1. Drive from Buchen to Colognecar 494.3 km
4h 36m
€72–103
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 13m
€100–566
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Stein-Säckingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 58m
€106–300
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stein-Säckingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 38m
€109–318
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Stein-Säckingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train
7h 35m
€154–441

Buchen to Cologne by bus, train, and night train

5Weekly Services

8h 53mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Buchen to Cologne.

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Distance: 544.8 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Buchen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Buchen to Köln Hbf via Stein-Säckingen, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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