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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kembs is to night train and train which costs €40 - €130 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kembs is to drive which takes 4h and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kembs?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kembs. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kleinkems Bahnhof via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kembs?

The distance between Cologne and Kembs is 475 km. The road distance is 474.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kembs without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Cologne to Kembs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kembs train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Kembs?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kembs is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €230 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Cologne to Kembs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Kembs?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kembs is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Cologne to Kembs.

Where can I stay near Kembs?

There are 822+ hotels available in Kembs.

Cologne to Kembs - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Kembs by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Kleinkems Bahnhoftrain Rb27 / ...
4h 22m
€58–193
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Kleinkems Bahnhoftrain Rb27 / ...
6h 57m
€42–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 32m
Drive 474.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kembscar 474.9 km
4h
€74–107
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Kleinkems Bahnhoftrain Re7
4h 31m
€76–194
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 16m
€151–388
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 45m
€101–247
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
7h 4m
€78–226
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 36m
€103–304

Cologne to Kembs by train

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Distance: 475.4 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kembs, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kleinkems Bahnhof via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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