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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kehl is to bus which costs €27 - €85 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kehl is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kehl?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kehl. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kehl Bahnhof via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kehl?

The distance between Cologne and Kehl is 389 km. The road distance is 351.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kehl without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Cologne to Kehl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kehl train from?

Cologne to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kehl?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kehl is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €85 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Cologne to Kehl train arrive?

Cologne to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kehl?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kehl is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Cologne to Kehl.

Where can I stay near Kehl?

There are 2464+ hotels available in Kehl.

Cologne to Kehl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Kehl by train, bus, night train, or car

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 Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof43 / ...
3h 21m
€50–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kehl train station011
6h 53m
€27–81
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to OffenburgNj
6h 13m
€40–260
Drive 351.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kehl351.6 km
3h 22m
€50–71
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
3h 45m
€39–195

Cologne to Kehl by train

36Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kehl train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €23–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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