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 €45 - €75 and takes 9h 52m.

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 38m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Starnberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Starnberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Starnberg via Leverkusen and Donnersbergerbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

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 4h 55m.

How far is it from Cologne to Starnberg?

The distance between Cologne and Starnberg is 608 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 4h 55m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cologne to Starnberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Starnberg bus from?

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

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 4h 55m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Cologne to Starnberg bus arrive?

Cologne to Starnberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.

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 29m 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?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Starnberg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 55m
€112–477
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
9h 52m
€46–73
Drive 559.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Starnbergcar 559.7 km
5h 29m
€80–115
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 38m
€87–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
12h 7m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Laim to Starnberg Nordtrain
4h 18m
€93–261
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 8m
€114–350
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
€154–416

Cologne to Starnberg by train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 608.2 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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 €100–470 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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