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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bregenz is to train via Neu-Ulm which costs €55 - €180 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bregenz is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €160 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bregenz?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bregenz station. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Bregenz bus station via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bregenz?

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

How far is it from Cologne to Bregenz?

The distance between Cologne and Bregenz is 568 km. The road distance is 532.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bregenz without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 6h and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Cologne to Bregenz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bregenz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bregenz train from?

Cologne to Bregenz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bregenz?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bregenz is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 6h and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Cologne to Bregenz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Bregenz train arrive?

Cologne to Bregenz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Esslingen(Neckar) station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bregenz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bregenz is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Cologne to Bregenz.

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

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Where can I stay near Bregenz?

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Cologne to Bregenz - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Bregenz by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Neu-Ulm
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
6h
€56–177
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 62
6h 39m
€50–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
10h 5m
Drive 532.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bregenzcar 532.1 km
5h 46m
€86–125
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SGtrain
5h 8m
€110–337
Train via Esslingen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Esslingen(Neckar)train Ice
2. Take the train from Esslingen to Lindau-Inseltrain Drf
7h 34m
€82–222
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SGtrain
5h 36m
€84–268
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SGtrain
6h 6m
€89–316
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
6h 13m
€109–304
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
4h 54m
€160–454
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
6h 44m
€124–322

Cologne to Bregenz by train

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Distance: 568 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bregenz, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bregenz Hafen via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau-Reutin in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Bregenz bus station via Mannheim central bus station in around 10h 5m.

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