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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Grainau is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Grainau is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Grainau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Untergrainau Dorfplatz via Leverkusen, Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Grainau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Grainau Zugspitzbahnhof via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Grainau?

The distance between Cologne and Grainau is 692 km. The road distance is 617.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Grainau without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cologne to Grainau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Grainau bus from?

Cologne to Grainau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Grainau train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Grainau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Grainau is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Cologne to Grainau bus arrive?

Cologne to Grainau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Grainau train arrive?

Cologne to Grainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Grainau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Grainau is 617 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Cologne to Grainau.

Where can I stay near Grainau?

There are 1172+ hotels available in Grainau.

Cologne to Grainau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Grainau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
7h 17m
€95–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
12h 36m
€50–86
Drive 617.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Grainaucar 617.4 km
5h 48m
€87–126
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
6h 14m
€135–294
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
7h 31m
€159–310
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
8h 42m
€114–311
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
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 Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
6h 45m
€143–316
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
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 Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
6h 46m
€165–330

Cologne to Grainau by train and bus

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 692.4 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Untergrainau Dorfplatz via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Untergrainau Dorfplatz via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 12h 36m.

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