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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lofer is to train and bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lofer is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs €150 - €370.

How far is it from Cologne to Lofer?

The distance between Cologne and Lofer is 775 km. The road distance is 694.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lofer without a car is to train and bus via Munich which takes 8h 22m and costs €75 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Cologne to Lofer, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lofer?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lofer is 694 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Cologne to Lofer.

Where can I stay near Lofer?

There are 3174+ hotels available in Lofer.

Cologne to Lofer - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg HbfRe
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof J to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband260
8h 22m
€76–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Salzburg SouthN884
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Makartplatz D to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband260
14h 4m
€66–114
Drive 694.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lofer694.3 km
6h 27m
€113–163
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband
5h 39m
€85–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Salzburg HbfNj
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof J to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband260
11h 26m
€69–97
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Lofer
6h 20m
€136–180
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Freilassing
6h 22m
€114–306
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband
5h 26m
€153–366
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Freilassing
7h
€129–345
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Freilassing
6h 53m
€147–373

Cologne to Lofer by train and bus

120Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 774.6 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lofer, Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg Makartplatz C, and Salzburg Makartplatz D in around 14h 4m.

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