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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ketsch is to night train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ketsch is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Ketsch?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Ketsch. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Ketsch, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ketsch?

The distance between Cologne and Ketsch is 258 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ketsch without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €27 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Cologne to Ketsch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ketsch bus from?

Cologne to Ketsch bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Cologne station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Ketsch?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ketsch is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €27 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Cologne to Ketsch bus arrive?

Cologne to Ketsch bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Ketsch?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ketsch is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Cologne to Ketsch.

Where can I stay near Ketsch?

There are 1208+ hotels available in Ketsch.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Ketsch 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2h 35m
€27–135
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Mannheim HbfNj
4h 33m
€22–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
4h 41m
Drive 252.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ketsch252.2 km
2h 11m
€36–52
Train, line 710 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ketsch, Bahnhof710
2h 43m

Cologne to Ketsch by train and bus

132Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €28–90 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Hak Bus operates a bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB twice a week, and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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