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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Waldkirch is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Waldkirch is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €35 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Waldkirch?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Waldkirch. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Waldkirch via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Waldkirch?

The distance between Cologne and Waldkirch is 447 km. The road distance is 429 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Waldkirch without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €35 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cologne to Waldkirch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Waldkirch train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Waldkirch?

The best way to get from Cologne to Waldkirch is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €35 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Cologne to Waldkirch train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Waldkirch?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Waldkirch is 429 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cologne to Waldkirch.

Where can I stay near Waldkirch?

There are 1598+ hotels available in Waldkirch.

Cologne to Waldkirch - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Waldkirch 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 Freiburg Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
3h 46m
€35–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to FreiburgN474 / ...
7h 32m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) HbfNj
6h 10m
€40–270
Drive 429 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Waldkirch429 km
3h 46m
€61–87
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
4h 2m
€44–225
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
4h 44m
€162–407

Cologne to Waldkirch by train

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Distance: 446.8 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Waldkirch via Mannheim central bus station, Freiburg, and Freiburg Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 32m.

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