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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ehrwald is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ehrwald is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Ehrwald?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Ehrwald. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Ehrwald Zugspitzbahn via Leverkusen, Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ehrwald?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ehrwald. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Ehrwald Zugspitzbahn via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ehrwald?

The distance between Cologne and Ehrwald is 694 km. The road distance is 599.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ehrwald without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €100 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Cologne to Ehrwald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ehrwald bus from?

Cologne to Ehrwald bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ehrwald train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Ehrwald?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ehrwald is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €100 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Cologne to Ehrwald bus arrive?

Cologne to Ehrwald bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Ehrwald train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Ehrwald?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ehrwald is 600 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Cologne to Ehrwald.

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

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Cologne to Ehrwald - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Ehrwald by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Ehrwald Zugspitzbahntrain Rb60 / ...
7h 28m
€109–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
12h 44m
€45–78
Night train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Imst-Pitztalnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
9h 29m
€108–128
Drive 599.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ehrwaldcar 599.7 km
5h 33m
€97–140
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Pasingtrain 42
2. Take the train from Pasing to Ehrwald Zugspitzbahntrain Rb60 / ...
7h 54m
€108–125
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Ehrwaldcar
6h 9m
€147–186
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Ehrwald Zugspitzbahntrain
6h 6m
€103–274
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Ehrwald Zugspitzbahntrain
6h 37m
€130–291
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Finanzamt to Ehrwald Kirchplatzbus
6h 43m
€115–349

Cologne to Ehrwald by train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 694.1 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ehrwald, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ehrwald Zugspitzbahn via München Hbf in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Ehrwald Zugspitzbahn via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 12h 44m.

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