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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lochau is to train which costs €35 - €170 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lochau is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €150 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lochau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lochau. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Lochau Gemeindeamt via Mannheim central bus station and Bregenz Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lochau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lochau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Lochau-Hoerbranz via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau-Reutin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lochau?

The distance between Cologne and Lochau is 565 km. The road distance is 528.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lochau without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 5h 55m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Cologne to Lochau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lochau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lochau train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Lochau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lochau is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 5h 55m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Cologne to Lochau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Lochau train arrive?

Cologne to Lochau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Esslingen(Neckar) station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lochau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lochau is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Cologne to Lochau.

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

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Where can I stay near Lochau?

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Cologne to Lochau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Lochau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Neu-Ulm
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
5h 55m
€56–176
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 62
6h 34m
€39–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
10h 25m
Drive 528.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lochaucar 528.5 km
5h 40m
€86–124
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SGtrain
5h 28m
€110–327
Train via Esslingen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Esslingen(Neckar)train Ice
2. Take the train from Esslingen to Lindau-Inseltrain Drf
7h 30m
€81–221
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 Flughafen to St. Margrethen SGtrain
5h 56m
€84–268
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 Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
6h 8m
€109–283
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
4h 50m
€150–463
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SGtrain
6h 27m
€89–326
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, 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 Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
6h 39m
€124–321

Cologne to Lochau by train

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Distance: 565.1 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lochau, Vorarlberg, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lochau-Hoerbranz via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau-Reutin in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Lochau Gemeindeamt via Mannheim central bus station, Bregenz bus station, and Bregenz Bahnhof in around 10h 25m.

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