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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Monschau is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Monschau is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €10 - €16.

How far is it from Cologne to Monschau?

The distance between Cologne and Monschau is 107 km. The road distance is 74.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Monschau without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €19 - €27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Cologne to Monschau, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cologne to Monschau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Monschau is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Cologne to Monschau.

Where can I stay near Monschau?

There are 1471+ hotels available in Monschau.

Cologne to Monschau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Monschau by train, bus, car, or taxi

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
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe ErdeRe
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
2h 10m
€19–27
Drive 74.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Monschau74.2 km
1h 18m
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cologne to Monschau74.2 km
1h 18m
€170–210
Train, bus via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Rothe Erde BfRe9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
2h 12m
€20–27

Cologne to Monschau by train and bus

211Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Monschau. However, you can take the train to Aachen-Rothe Erde, walk to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde, then take the bus to Monschau, Altstadt. Alternatively, you can drive from Cologne to Monschau in around 1h 18m.

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