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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brennero is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brennero is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €95 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brennero?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brennero. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Brennero - Brenner via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brennero?

The distance between Cologne and Brennero is 773 km. The road distance is 695.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brennero without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 55m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Cologne to Brennero, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brennero train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Brennero?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brennero is to train via Munich which takes 7h 55m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Brennero train arrive?

Cologne to Brennero train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Brennero?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brennero is 696 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Cologne to Brennero.

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

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Where can I stay near Brennero?

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Cologne to Brennero - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Brennero by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Munich
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brenner89
7h 55m
€82–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN228 / ...
14h 18m
€41–121
Night train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofUex 1864 / ...
7h 44m
€112–136
Drive 695.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brennero695.6 km
6h 44m
€108–155
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofDrf
9h 56m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Brennero
7h 4m
€154–199
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 Ostbahnhof to Brennero - Brenner
6h 13m
€112–323
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Brennero - Brenner
6h 44m
€122–352
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)DUS - INN
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Brennero - Brenner
5h 36m
€95–449
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)EIN - INN
7h 41m
€177–495
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brenner
7h 2m
€215–507
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
7h 58m
€111–377
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
7h 59m
€174–432

Cologne to Brennero by train

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7h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 772.9 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Brennero, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Brennero - Brenner via München Hbf in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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