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How to get fromCologne to Aspenby train, plane, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Aspen by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane FRA - ASE
    17h 53m
    $438–1,589

  2. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Gunnison County Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane FRA - GUC
    3. Drive from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Aspencar car
    21h 23m
    $500–1,305

  3. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane FRA - EGE
    3. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Avon Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Avon Station to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus
    21h 45m
    $453–1,608

  4. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Denver, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Denver (DEN)plane plane DUS - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus
    22h 6m
    $577–1,795

  5. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Denver, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Denver (DEN)plane plane FRA - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus
    19h 47m
    $581–1,546

Frankfurt (FRA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights

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Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Aspen, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Aspen. However, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE), walk to AABC Airport UV, then take the bus to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave. Alternatively, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Gunnison County Airport (GUC), then drive to Aspen.

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