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

The cheapest way to get from Cham to Cologne is to train which costs €45 - €140 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cham to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Cham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cham, Floßhafen and arriving at Köln via Regensburg central train station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Cham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cham(Oberpf) and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Cham to Cologne?

The distance between Cham and Cologne is 544 km. The road distance is 533.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cham to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Cham to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cham to Cologne bus from?

Cham to Cologne bus services, operated by Regionalbuslinien, depart from Cham, Floßhafen station.

Where do I catch the Cham to Cologne train from?

Cham to Cologne train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Cham(Oberpf) station.

Train or bus from Cham to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cham to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Cham to Cologne bus arrive?

Cham to Cologne bus services, operated by Regionalbuslinien, arrive at Regensburg Hbf station.

Where does the Cham to Cologne train arrive?

Cham to Cologne train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Schwandorf station.

Can I drive from Cham to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cham to Cologne is 533 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Cham to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Cham to Cologne?

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Cham to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cham 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
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1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Schwandorftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 29m
€49–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cham, Floßhafen to Regensburg Hbfbus 34
2. Take the bus from Regensburg central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N61
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
9h 53m
Drive 533.5 km
1. Drive from Cham to Colognecar 533.5 km
4h 45m
€73–106
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 5m
€116–287
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Schwandorftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 1m
€49–131
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 51m
€131–309
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 58m
€130–255

Cham to Cologne by train

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6h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 543.9 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Cham(Oberpf) to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cham, Floßhafen to Köln via Regensburg Hbf, Regensburg central train station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 9h 53m.

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