There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Eltz by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or 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 Liège
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Ettelbrucktrain Ic
4h 55m€41–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus N1327
6h 37m€21–40Drive 183.9 km
- Drive from Cologne to Eltzcar 183.9 km
2h 20m€27–38Train
- Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re22
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourgtrain 11 / ...
5h 45m€40–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
- Take the bus from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Clervaux, Garebus 460
- Take the bus from Wiltz, Lycée du Nord to Eltz, Elzbus 121
6h 56m
Cologne to Eltz by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Eltz is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Eltz is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Eltz. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Ospern, Wäschbur via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Centre, Stäreplaz / Étoile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Eltz. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Ettelbruck via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Cologne and Eltz is 268 km. The road distance is 183.9 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Eltz without a car is to train via Liège which takes 4h 55m and costs €40 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cologne to Eltz, including transfers.
Cologne to Eltz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.
Cologne to Eltz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Eltz is to train via Liège which takes 4h 55m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Eltz, Luxembourg?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Redange/Attert, Schock via Liège-Guillemins, Ettelbruck, and Ettelbruck, Gare routière in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon once daily. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Ettelbruck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Süd Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bonn UN Campus to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +49 6551 2270
- info@andre-bus.de
- Website
- andre-busreisen.de
Bus from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Clervaux, Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.andre-busreisen.de/
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- service@mobiliteit.lu
- Website
- mobiliteit.lu
Bus from Wiltz, Lycée du Nord to Eltz, Elz
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/
Want to know more about travelling around Luxembourg
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Eltz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.
Cologne to Eltz train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Eltz is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Cologne to Eltz.
There are 525+ hotels available in Eltz.