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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ellmau is to train via Munich which costs €60 - €180 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ellmau is to fly and train and line 866 bus which takes 5h 45m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Ellmau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Ellmau. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Ellmau via Frankfurt central train station and Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ellmau?

The distance between Cologne and Ellmau is 696 km. The road distance is 672.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ellmau without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 43m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Cologne to Ellmau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ellmau bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Ellmau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ellmau is to train via Munich which takes 7h 43m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Cologne to Ellmau bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Ellmau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ellmau is 672 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Cologne to Ellmau.

Where can I stay near Ellmau?

There are 3588+ hotels available in Ellmau.

Cologne to Ellmau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Ellmau by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Munich
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain 89 / ...
7h 43m
€64–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Ellmaubus
11h 14m
Drive 672.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ellmaucar 672.4 km
6h 7m
€108–155
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train, line 866 bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
3. Take the bus from Kufstein Bahnhof C to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhofbus
5h 45m
€99–300
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kufsteintrain Drf
10h 53m
€64–277
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 Ellmaucar
5h 59m
€146–184
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train, line 866 bus
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 Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
4. Take the bus from Kufstein Bahnhof C to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhofbus
6h 15m
€112–307
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train, line 866 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
4. Take the bus from Kufstein Bahnhof C to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhofbus
6h 22m
€120–282
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Kufsteintrain
7h 47m
€104–357
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Kufsteintrain
7h 48m
€172–422

Cologne to Ellmau by train and bus

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7h 43mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 696 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ellmau, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof via München Hbf, Kufstein, and Kufstein Bahnhof C in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Ellmau via Frankfurt central train station and Frankfurt Airport in around 11h 14m.

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