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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sterzing is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sterzing is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Sterzing?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sterzing. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch via München Hbf and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Sterzing?

The distance between Cologne and Sterzing is 794 km. The road distance is 712.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Sterzing without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 46m and costs €140 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Cologne to Sterzing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sterzing train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Sterzing?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sterzing is to train via Munich which takes 8h 46m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 14h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Sterzing train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Sterzing?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Sterzing is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Cologne to Sterzing.

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

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Where can I stay near Sterzing?

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Cologne to Sterzing - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Sterzing by train, bus, night train, car, car train, plane, or shuttle

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 Munich
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
8h 46m
€142–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N228 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Sterzingbus 095 / ...
14h 2m
€52–92
Night train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
8h 28m
€110–149
Drive 712.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Sterzingcar 712.2 km
7h 3m
€112–162
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
11h 43m
€52–152
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Sterzingcar
7h 20m
€158–205
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Vipitenoshuttle
5h 33m
€128–296
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
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
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Vipitenoshuttle
6h 3m
€136–307
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
5h 13m
€126–352
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitschtrain
6h 47m
€209–462

Cologne to Sterzing by train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 794 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Sterzing, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch via München Hbf and Brennero - Brenner in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Sterzing via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 14h 2m.

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