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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bressanone is to bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bressanone is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €220 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bressanone?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bressanone. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Bressanone-Brixen via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bressanone?

The distance between Cologne and Bressanone is 823 km. The road distance is 740.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bressanone without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €65 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Cologne to Bressanone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bressanone train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Bressanone?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bressanone is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €65 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Cologne to Bressanone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Bressanone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bressanone is 740 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Cologne to Bressanone.

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

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Cologne to Bressanone - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Bressanone by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bressanone-Brixen89
9h 13m
€67–408
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN537 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Airport to Bressanone
13h 40m
€74–141
Drive 740.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bressanone740.2 km
7h 14m
€115–167
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 Bressanone-Brixen
7h 2m
€123–373
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofDrf
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Airport to Bressanone
11h 47m
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 Bressanone
7h 35m
€159–209
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bressanone-Brixen
7h 41m
€133–412
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
6h 18m
€223–517
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bressanone Brixen
8h 57m
€115–388

Cologne to Bressanone by train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 822.9 km
Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bressanone, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bressanone-Brixen via München Hbf in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bressanone via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Anichstraße/Rathausgalerien, and Innsbruck Airport in around 13h 40m.

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