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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ellmau is to night train which costs €100 - €130 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ellmau is to drive and car train which takes 6h and costs €140 - €190.

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 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ellmau?

The distance between Cologne and Ellmau is 685 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 6h 19m and costs €85 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 6h 19m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 24m.

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 3535+ hotels available in Ellmau.

Cologne to Ellmau - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Ellmau 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 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 / ...
6h 19m
€87–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Ellmaubus
11h 24m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Wörgl Hbfnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
7h 35m
€106–124
Drive 672.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ellmaucar 672.4 km
6h 7m
€106–153
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wörgl Hbftrain Drf
11h 11m
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
6h
€144–183
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train, line 4060 bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Wörgl Hauptbahnhof E to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhofbus
6h 45m
€109–309
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train, line 4060 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 Wörgl Hbftrain
4. Take the bus from Wörgl Hauptbahnhof E to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhofbus
7h 15m
€119–316
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train, line 4060 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 Wörgl Hbftrain
4. Take the bus from Wörgl Hauptbahnhof E to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhofbus
7h 22m
€125–277
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
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 bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus
8h 26m
€93–312
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Woergl Hbftrain
8h 45m
€174–498
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
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 bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus
8h 27m
€154–373

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Ellmau.

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Distance: 685.2 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ellmau via München Hbf and Kufstein in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Ellmau via Frankfurt central train station and Frankfurt Airport in around 11h 24m.

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