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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dachau is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Dachau is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Dachau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Dachau. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Dachau Bahnhof via Frankfurt central train station and Garching-Hochbrück. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Dachau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Dachau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Dachau Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Cologne to Dachau?

The distance between Cologne and Dachau is 591 km. The road distance is 538.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Dachau without a car is to train via München Hbf which takes 4h 59m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cologne to Dachau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Dachau bus from?

Cologne to Dachau bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Dachau train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Dachau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Dachau is to train via München Hbf which takes 4h 59m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Cologne to Dachau bus arrive?

Cologne to Dachau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Dachau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Dachau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Dachau is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Cologne to Dachau.

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

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Where can I stay near Dachau?

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Dachau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via München Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 59m
€109–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich Fröttmaningbus N280
8h 38m
€56–80
Drive 538.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Dachaucar 538.7 km
5h 2m
€79–115
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the bus from Oberschleißheim to Dachau Bahnhofbus
3h 24m
Train
1. Take the train from Koln Sud to München Osttrain Nj
7h 11m
€107–169
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the bus from Oberschleißheim to Dachau Bahnhofbus
4h
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3h 54m
€104–296
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
5h 57m
€144–359

Cologne to Dachau by train

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Distance: 590.7 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–220 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Dachau Bahnhof via Frankfurt central train station, Munich Fröttmaning, Fröttmaning, Garching-Hochbrück, and Garching-Hochbrück in around 8h 38m.

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