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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gilching is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gilching is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gilching?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gilching. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Gilching-Argelsried via Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gilching?

The distance between Cologne and Gilching is 588 km. The road distance is 544.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Gilching without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Cologne to Gilching, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gilching train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Gilching?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gilching is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Cologne to Gilching train arrive?

Cologne to Gilching train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pasing station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Gilching?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gilching is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Cologne to Gilching.

Where can I stay near Gilching?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Gilching.

Cologne to Gilching - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Gilching 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Pasing47 / ...
4h 36m
€67–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationN28
9h 49m
€34–59
Drive 544.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Gilching544.7 km
5h 15m
€78–113
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Gilching-Argelsried
3h 42m
€86–248
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Muenchen-PasingIce
4h 39m
€93–306
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost1393
5h 18m
€134–166
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Gilching-Argelsried
4h 19m
€101–297
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Gilching-Argelsried
4h 12m
€124–315
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Gilching-Argelsried
6h 7m
€139–277

Cologne to Gilching by train

77Weekly Trains

4h 36mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 587.5 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Pasing every 2 hours. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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