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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Echternach is to bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Echternach is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €21 - €35.

How far is it from Cologne to Echternach?

The distance between Cologne and Echternach is 235 km. The road distance is 155.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Echternach without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cologne to Echternach, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Echternach?

The best way to get from Cologne to Echternach is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 58m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Echternach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Echternach is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Cologne to Echternach.

Where can I stay near Echternach?

There are 735+ hotels available in Echternach.

Cologne to Echternach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 410 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Echternach 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 Koeln Sued to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re11 / ...
4h 9m
€37–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train stationbus 011
4h 58m
€16–39
Drive 155.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Echternachcar 155.7 km
1h 40m
€22–31
Train, line 410 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Kall Bftrain
2. Take the train from Kall Bf to Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Bitburg, ZOB to Echternach, Centre Villebus 410
5h 5m

Cologne to Echternach by train and bus

206Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Echternach, Luxembourg?

You can take a train from Koeln Sued to Echternach, Gare Centre via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Wasserbillig, Gare, and Wasserbillig, Gare routière in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €12–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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