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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Starnberg is to bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Starnberg is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Starnberg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Starnberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Starnberg Nord via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Cologne to Starnberg?

The distance between Cologne and Starnberg is 600 km. The road distance is 559.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Starnberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Cologne to Starnberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Starnberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Starnberg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Starnberg is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Starnberg train arrive?

Cologne to Starnberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Starnberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Starnberg is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Cologne to Starnberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Starnberg?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Starnberg.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Starnberg 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 11m
€111–310
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
10h 2m
€42–69
Drive 559.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Starnbergcar 559.7 km
5h 28m
€81–117
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Laim to Starnberg Nordtrain
3h 39m
€99–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
12h 7m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
4h 8m
€107–276
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
4h 9m
€105–296
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
6h 12m
€168–376

Cologne to Starnberg by train

167Weekly Trains

5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 599.7 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–310 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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