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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rankweil is to train and bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rankweil is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €160 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Rankweil?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Rankweil. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Rankweil Rathaus via Zurich Bus Station and Feldkirch Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rankweil?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rankweil. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Rankweil via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau-Reutin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rankweil?

The distance between Cologne and Rankweil is 601 km. The road distance is 562.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rankweil without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €250.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rankweil bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rankweil train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Rankweil?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rankweil is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Rankweil bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Rankweil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rankweil?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rankweil is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Cologne to Rankweil.

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

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Where can I stay near Rankweil?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Rankweil 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 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 / ...
6h 6m
€105–247
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
9h 39m
€53–140
Drive 562.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rankweilcar 562.8 km
5h 59m
€92–132
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 35m
€131–342
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 62
6h 53m
€112–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Feldkirch stationbus FlixBus N1290 / ...
10h 35m
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 Bregenztrain
5h 35m
€152–365
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 Bregenztrain
6h 8m
€114–333
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 Bregenztrain
6h 34m
€122–354
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport, train
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 train from Lindau-Reutin to Rankweiltrain
5h 8m
€163–384

Cologne to Rankweil by train

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 600.9 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rankweil, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rankweil via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau-Reutin in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Rankweil Rathaus via Zurich Bus Station, Feldkirch station, and Feldkirch Bahnhof in around 10h 35m.

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