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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bretten is to train which costs €35 - €95 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bretten is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bretten?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bretten. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Bretten Stadtmitte via Vaihingen(Enz) and Karlsruhe-Durlach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bretten?

The distance between Cologne and Bretten is 385 km. The road distance is 298.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bretten without a car is to train via Vaihingen(Enz) which takes 3h 43m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Cologne to Bretten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bretten train from?

Cologne to Bretten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bretten?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bretten is to train via Vaihingen(Enz) which takes 3h 43m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Bretten train arrive?

Cologne to Bretten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Vaihingen(Enz) station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bretten?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bretten is 299 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cologne to Bretten.

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

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Where can I stay near Bretten?

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Cologne to Bretten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Bretten by train, bus, or car

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Train via Vaihingen(Enz)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Vaihingen(Enz)train Ice
2. Take the train from Vaihingen(Enz) to Karlsruhe-Durlachtrain Re
3h 43m
€43–100
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Nightjet
5h 9m
€35–95
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
5h 56m
Drive 298.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brettencar 298.6 km
2h 40m
€42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
6h 9m

Cologne to Bretten by train

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 385.4 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bretten, Germany?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Bretten Stadtmitte via Vaihingen(Enz) and Karlsruhe-Durlach in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Bretten Stadtmitte via Frankfurt central train station, Karlsruhe central train station, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe-Durlach in around 5h 56m.

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