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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brest is to train and bus which costs $75 - $200 and takes 17h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brest is to train and fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $150 - $400.

How far is it from Cologne to Brest?

The distance between Cologne and Brest is 1260 km. The road distance is 1308.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brest without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 48m and costs $75 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Cologne to Brest, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Brest?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brest is to train which takes 23h 25m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Lublin, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 26h 52m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Brest?

Brest is 2h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 12:08 PM in Cologne and 2:08 PM in Brest.

Can I drive from Cologne to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brest is 1309 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Cologne to Brest.

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 15+ hotels available in Brest.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)DUS - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Terespol
9h 26m
$154–398
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln/Bonn Airport to Brest Bus station
29h 38m
$50–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhf19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Brest Bus station
17h 48m
$77–199
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa WschodniaIc
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to TerespolIc
23h 25m
$174–614
Drive 1,308.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brest1,308.9 km
11h 34m
$216–312
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)FRA - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Terespol
9h 38m
$183–441
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)DTM - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Terespol
10h 26m
$119–368
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)EIN - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Terespol
11h 20m
$150–397
Bus via Lublin
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lublin, Bus Station LublinN1327
2. Take the bus from Lublin to Brest Bus station
26h 52m
$148–233

Cologne to Brest by train and bus

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29h 38mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,259.5 km
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Brest, Belarus?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Brest Bus station via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia, Terespol, and Terespol in around 23h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Brest Bus station via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Lublin, Bus Station Lublin, Dworzec Lublin 52, Muzeum Narodowe - Zamek 02, and Lublin in around 26h 52m.

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