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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stans is to night train and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 200 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Stans is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Stans?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Stans. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Stans via Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Cologne to Stans?

The distance between Cologne and Stans is 599 km. The road distance is 596.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Stans without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stans train from?

Cologne to Stans train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Stans?

The best way to get from Cologne to Stans is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Stans train arrive?

Cologne to Stans train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Stans?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Stans is 596 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Cologne to Stans.

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

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Where can I stay near Stans?

There are 502+ hotels available in Stans.

Cologne to Stans - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Stans by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
6h 5m
CHF 85–254
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
9h 53m
CHF 56–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 18m
Drive 596.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Stanscar 596.1 km
5h 11m
CHF 94–136
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
6h 21m
CHF 103–261
Train to Frankfurt, fly, 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 HB to Luzerntrain
4h 28m
CHF 125–332
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 1m
CHF 89–271
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, 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 HB to Luzerntrain
5h 27m
CHF 96–302

Cologne to Stans by train

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Distance: 599.5 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Stans, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Stans via Basel SBB and Luzern in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Stans via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Lucerne Landenbergstrasse, and Luzern in around 9h 18m.

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