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 €14 - €55 and takes 5h 49m.

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 39m and costs €22 - €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 29m and costs €45 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 29m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €55 and takes 5h 49m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Echternach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Echternach is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Cologne to Echternach.

Where can I stay near Echternach?

There are 726+ hotels available in Echternach.

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

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 HbfRe
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to WasserbilligRe
4h 29m
€46–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train stationN1327 / ...
5h 49m
€14–51
Drive 155.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Echternach155.7 km
1h 39m
€23–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Kall BfRb24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kall Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBRb22 / ...
6h 24m
€29–42

Cologne to Echternach by train and bus

85Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.3 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Sued to Echternach, Morgenstern via Koblenz Hbf, Wasserbillig, and Wasserbillig, Gare routière in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train station once daily. Tickets cost €10–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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