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 €35 - €70 and takes 14h 22m.

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 29m and costs €100 - €290.

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 Chiemgaustr. via Leverkusen, Holzkirchner Bahnhof, Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße and Mühldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

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 Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Ostbahnhof and Mühldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

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 9m and costs €70 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 9m and costs €70 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 14h 22m.

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 38m 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 Ostbahnhof to MühldorfRb40 / ...
7h 9m
€70–349
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationN28
2. Take the bus from Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße to MühldorfRb40
14h 22m
€39–65
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 14m
€120–144
Drive 619.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Altötting619.5 km
5h 38m
€87–126
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
€141–177
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 Flughafen München to Landshut
3. Take the train from Landshut to Mühldorf
5h 29m
€108–286
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Landshut
4. Take the train from Landshut to Mühldorf
5h 59m
€113–325
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 Flughafen München to Landshut
4. Take the train from Landshut to Mühldorf
6h 6m
€130–333
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Taxham Europark to Tüßling
6h 48m
€100–312
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 Flughafen München to Landshut
4. Take the train from Landshut to Mühldorf
8h 4m
€155–304
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 Taxham Europark to Tüßling
6h 50m
€167–390

Cologne to Altötting by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 665 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Muenchen Ost, Ostbahnhof, and Mühldorf in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Altötting Chiemgaustr. via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Munich central bus station, Holzkirchner Bahnhof, Ostbahnhof, Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße, and Mühldorf in around 14h 22m.

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