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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Mainau is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Mainau is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Mainau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Mainau station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Constance central bus station via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Mainau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Mainau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Konstanz-Wollmatingen via Hauptbahnhof and Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Cologne to Mainau?

The distance between Cologne and Mainau is 540 km. The road distance is 508.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Mainau without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 5h 6m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Cologne to Mainau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Mainau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Mainau train from?

Cologne to Mainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Mainau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Mainau is to train via Stuttgart which takes 5h 6m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Cologne to Mainau bus arrive?

Cologne to Mainau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Mainau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Mainau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Mainau is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Cologne to Mainau.

Where can I stay near Mainau?

There are 2769+ hotels available in Mainau.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Mainau by train, bus, 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 via Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain Ic87 / ...
5h 6m
€66–151
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 45
6h 2m
€60–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Constance central bus stationbus FlixBus N42 / ...
8h 55m
Drive 508.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Mainaucar 508.4 km
4h 40m
€71–102
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 Konstanztrain
4h 34m
€107–254
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 Konstanztrain
5h 2m
€71–222
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport, line 7395 bus
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
3. Take the bus from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Unteruhldingen, Seeperlebus
4h 7m
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 Konstanztrain
5h 33m
€79–259
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
5h 56m
€149–263
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 Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
6h 49m
€111–365

Cologne to Mainau by train

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 540 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Konstanz-Wollmatingen via Hauptbahnhof and Singen in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Constance central bus station via Zurich Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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