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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Altach is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Altach is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Altach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Altach. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Altach Kirche via Mannheim central bus station, Bregenz Bahnhof and Dornbirn Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Altach?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Altach. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Altach via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau-Reutin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Altach?

The distance between Cologne and Altach is 590 km. The road distance is 553.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Altach without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 6h 46m and costs €75 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cologne to Altach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altach bus from?

Cologne to Altach bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altach train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Altach?

The best way to get from Cologne to Altach is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 6h 46m and costs €75 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Cologne to Altach bus arrive?

Cologne to Altach bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Altach train arrive?

Cologne to Altach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Altach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Altach is 554 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Cologne to Altach.

Where can I stay near Altach?

There are 1725+ hotels available in Altach.

Cologne to Altach - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Altach by train, bus, night train, 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 via Neu-Ulm
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin BahnhofRe3 / ...
6h 46m
€76–292
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof62 / ...
7h 2m
€61–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bregenz bus stationN77
11h 55m
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Singen(Hohentwiel)Nj
2. Take the bus from Singen to Lindau
10h 28m
Drive 553.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Altach553.7 km
5h 52m
€90–130
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Heerbrugg
5h 58m
€131–302
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Heerbrugg
6h 32m
€98–245
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Heerbrugg
7h 11m
€98–294
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 München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
7h 31m
€119–321
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 München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
8h 10m
€134–360

Cologne to Altach by train

77Weekly Trains

6h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.4 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Altach, Vorarlberg, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Altach via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau-Reutin in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Altach Kirche via Mannheim central bus station, Bregenz bus station, Bregenz Bahnhof, and Dornbirn Bahnhof in around 11h 55m.

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