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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Altötting is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Altötting is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Altötting?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Altötting. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Altötting via Leverkusen, Holzkirchner Bahnhof, Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße and Mühldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Altötting?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Altötting. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Altötting via München Hbf and Mühldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Cologne to Altötting?

The distance between Cologne and Altötting is 665 km. The road distance is 619.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Altötting without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €70 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Cologne to Altötting, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altötting bus from?

Cologne to Altötting bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altötting train from?

Cologne to Altötting train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Altötting?

The best way to get from Cologne to Altötting is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €70 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 28m.

Where does the Cologne to Altötting bus arrive?

Cologne to Altötting bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Altötting train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Altötting?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Altötting is 619 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Cologne to Altötting.

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

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Cologne to Altötting - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Altötting by train, bus, night train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to MühldorfRb40 / ...
7h 21m
€75–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationN28
2. Take the bus from Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße to MühldorfRb40
13h 28m
€43–70
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Munich East StationUex 1864 / ...
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to MühldorfRb40 / ...
7h 46m
€119–143
Drive 619.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Altötting619.5 km
5h 33m
€88–128
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Altötting
5h 40m
€141–178
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Mühldorf
5h 13m
€104–273
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Mühldorf
5h 50m
€114–322
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Mühldorf
5h 43m
€137–340
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Tüßling
7h 5m
€99–310
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Mühldorf
7h 38m
€157–302
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Tüßling
6h 53m
€167–388

Cologne to Altötting by train

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 665.1 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Altötting via München Hbf and Mühldorf in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Altötting via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Munich central bus station, Holzkirchner Bahnhof, Ostbahnhof, Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße, and Mühldorf in around 13h 28m.

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