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

The cheapest way to get from Calw to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calw to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Calw and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Calw to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB and arriving at Köln Hbf via Pforzheim Hbf and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Calw to Cologne?

The distance between Calw and Cologne is 356 km. The road distance is 346.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Calw to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Calw to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calw to Cologne train from?

Calw to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Calw to Cologne?

The best way to get from Calw to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Calw to Cologne train arrive?

Calw to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Calw to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Calw to Cologne is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Calw to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1748+ hotels available in Cologne.

Calw to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 763 bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Calw to Cologne by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 11m
€53–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof to Cologne Airport CGNN27
8h 23m
€34–76
Drive 346.1 km
1. Drive from Calw to Cologne346.1 km
3h 12m
€50–72
Line 763 bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB to Böblingen
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)STR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
6h 12m
€129–346
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB to Bad HerrenalbX63
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Neustadt, HauptbahnhofRe6 / ...
3. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
10h 10m
Line 763 bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB to Böblingen
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)STR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 20m
€131–272

Calw to Cologne by train

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 355.8 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Calw, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–130 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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