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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brilon is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brilon is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Brilon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Brilon. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Brilon, Markt via Dortmund Hbf, Winterberg, Bahnhof and Olsberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brilon?

The distance between Cologne and Brilon is 173 km. The road distance is 154.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brilon without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Cologne to Brilon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brilon bus from?

Cologne to Brilon bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Brilon?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brilon is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Brilon bus arrive?

Cologne to Brilon bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Dortmund station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Brilon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brilon is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Cologne to Brilon.

Where can I stay near Brilon?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Brilon.

Cologne to Brilon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Brilon by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Olsberg, Bahnhoftrain Re17 / ...
3h 57m
€32–65
Drive 154.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Briloncar 154.4 km
2h 5m
€23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Dortmundbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Winterberg, Bahnhofbus Re57
6h 31m
Train via Aplerbeck
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Schwerte(Ruhr)train Re
2. Take the train from Schwerte, Bahnhof to Bestwig, Bahnhoftrain Re17 / ...
4h 9m

Cologne to Brilon by train and bus

76Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Brilon, Markt via Hagen Hbf, Olsberg, Bahnhof, and Olsberg, Bahnhof in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Brilon, Markt via Dortmund, Dortmund Hbf, Winterberg, Bahnhof, and Olsberg, Bahnhof in around 6h 31m.

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