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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ettlingen is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ettlingen is to train via Mannheim which takes 2h 17m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ettlingen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ettlingen?

The distance between Cologne and Ettlingen is 305 km. The road distance is 304.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ettlingen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 2h 17m and costs €55 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Cologne to Ettlingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ettlingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Ettlingen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ettlingen is to train via Mannheim which takes 2h 17m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Cologne to Ettlingen train arrive?

Cologne to Ettlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Ettlingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ettlingen is 304 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cologne to Ettlingen.

Where can I stay near Ettlingen?

There are 1308+ hotels available in Ettlingen.

Cologne to Ettlingen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Ettlingen by train, bus, car, 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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2h 17m
€58–87
Drive 304.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Ettlingencar 304.3 km
2h 36m
€43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
5h 25m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane CGN - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
5h 51m
€122–668
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2h 26m
€45–160
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
4h 35m
€60–70
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 20m
€129–274

Cologne to Ettlingen by train

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2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.1 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ettlingen, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen via Frankfurt central train station, Karlsruhe central train station, and Karlsruhe Albtalbahnhof in around 5h 25m.

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