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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Balingen is to bus and train which costs €30 - €85 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Balingen is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Balingen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Balingen. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Balingen?

The distance between Cologne and Balingen is 458 km. The road distance is 414.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Balingen without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Cologne to Balingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Balingen train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Balingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Balingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Balingen is 415 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Cologne to Balingen.

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

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Where can I stay near Balingen?

There are 525+ hotels available in Balingen.

Cologne to Balingen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Balingen 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbftrain Re6
4h 26m
€51–139
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Tübingen central stationbus N177
2. Take the train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbftrain Re6
8h 5m
€33–85
Drive 414.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Balingencar 414.8 km
3h 57m
€59–85
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbftrain
5h 40m
€132–240
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbftrain Re6
4h 30m
€69–199
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbftrain Re6
4h 42m
€50–199

Cologne to Balingen by train

58Weekly Trains

4h 26mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457.5 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 26m.

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