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 - €110 and takes 12h 38m.

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 - €380.

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 8h.

How far is it from Cologne to Brennero?

The distance between Cologne and Brennero is 773 km. The road distance is 697.2 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 8h and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 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 8h and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 12h 38m.

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 697 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m 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?

There are 769+ hotels available in Brennero.

Cologne to Brennero - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 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 Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
8h
€74–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N537
12h 38m
€41–105
Night train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
7h 44m
€112–136
Drive 697.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brennerocar 697.2 km
6h 49m
€108–156
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
10h 59m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Brennerocar
7h 6m
€154–199
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 Ostbahnhof to Brennero - Brennertrain
6h 13m
€128–320
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 Ostbahnhof to Brennero - Brennertrain
6h 43m
€138–327
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Brennero - Brennertrain
5h 36m
€95–379
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
7h 23m
€176–484
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brennertrain
7h 2m
€215–497
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 57m
€111–382

Cologne to Brennero by train

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Distance: 772.9 km
Duration: 8h

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 8h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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