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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bregenz is to train and bus which costs €35 - €130 and takes 9h 4m.

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 52m and costs €160 - €370.

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 Köln and arriving at Bregenz bus station via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

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 5h 50m.

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 5h 50m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bregenz train from?

Cologne to Bregenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf 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 5h 50m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Bregenz bus arrive?

Cologne to Bregenz bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Bregenz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Bregenz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bregenz is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Cologne to Bregenz.

Where can I stay near Bregenz?

There are 2499+ hotels available in Bregenz.

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

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 Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
5h 50m
€58–152
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
9h 4m
€38–128
Drive 532.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bregenzcar 532.1 km
5h 45m
€85–122
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 Bregenztrain
5h 1m
€140–324
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 62
6h 37m
€88–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
9h 50m
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 Bregenztrain
5h 29m
€104–292
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 14m
€113–315
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 Bregenztrain
5h 59m
€112–329
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 52m
€163–364
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 45m
€126–322

Cologne to Bregenz by train

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Distance: 568.4 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Bregenz bus station via Zurich Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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