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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brugg is to drive which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brugg is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brugg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brugg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Brugg AG via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brugg?

The distance between Cologne and Brugg is 566 km. The road distance is 521.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brugg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 58m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Cologne to Brugg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brugg train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Brugg train arrive?

Cologne to Brugg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Brugg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brugg is 521 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Cologne to Brugg.

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

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Where can I stay near Brugg?

There are 599+ hotels available in Brugg.

Cologne to Brugg - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Brugg by train, night train, car, 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brugg AGS1
5h 58m
CHF 76–176
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brugg AGIr36 / ...
7h 41m
CHF 58–270
Drive 521.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brugg521.2 km
5h 9m
CHF 85–122
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Brugg AG
4h 16m
CHF 123–267
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to BadenNightjet
7h 46m
CHF 90–318
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Brugg AG
4h 51m
CHF 92–215
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brugg AG
4h 21m
CHF 151–361
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Brugg AG
5h 28m
CHF 92–261

Cologne to Brugg by train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 566 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Brugg, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Brugg AG via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 5h 58m.

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