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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kufstein is to train which costs €80 - €180 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kufstein is to night train which takes 3h 57m and costs €75 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kufstein?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Kufstein. This train operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kufstein?

The distance between Cologne and Kufstein is 674 km. The road distance is 653.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kufstein without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cologne to Kufstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kufstein bus from?

Cologne to Kufstein bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kufstein train from?

Cologne to Kufstein train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kufstein?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kufstein is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Cologne to Kufstein bus arrive?

Cologne to Kufstein bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Kufstein train arrive?

Cologne to Kufstein train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kufstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kufstein is 653 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Cologne to Kufstein.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Kufstein?

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Where can I stay near Kufstein?

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Cologne to Kufstein - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Kufstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Kufstein. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Kufstein Franz Josef-Platz A via Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt Airport and Scheffau a. W. K. Niederachen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Kufstein by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to München Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain Rb
6h 23m
€80–174
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kufsteinnighttrain
3h 57m
€75–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Scheffaubus
12h 34m
Drive 653.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kufsteincar 653.3 km
5h 49m
€105–151
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Kufsteincar
5h 42m
€143–180
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain
5h 25m
€102–244
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Kufsteintrain
5h
€144–416
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain
5h 56m
€121–289
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain
6h 56m
€111–267
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Kufsteintrain
7h
€99–284

Cologne to Kufstein by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 673.9 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kufstein, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kufstein via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Kufstein Franz Josef-Platz A via Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt Airport, and Scheffau a. W. K. Niederachen in around 12h 34m.

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