How far is it from Cologne to Watzmann?

The distance between Cologne and Watzmann is 603 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Watzmann without a car is to train and travel via Bischofswiesen which takes 7h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Cologne to Watzmann, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Watzmann?

There are 2148+ hotels available in Watzmann.

Cologne to Watzmann - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Watzmann by train, plane, unknown, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, travel
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Walk from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Watzmannunknown
3h 21m
Train, travel via Bischofswiesen
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Freilassingtrain Re
3. Walk from Bischofswiesen to Watzmannunknown
7h 53m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Salzburg Southbus N884
2. Walk from Königssee to Watzmannunknown
13h 32m
Drive, car train, travel
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Walk from Salzburg Hbf to Watzmannunknown
6h 15m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, travel
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Walk from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Watzmannunknown
4h 20m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train, travel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Freilassingtrain
3. Walk from Bischofswiesen to Watzmannunknown
5h 54m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train, travel
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 the train from Ostbahnhof to Freilassingtrain
4. Walk from Bischofswiesen to Watzmannunknown
6h 25m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Walk from Königssee to Watzmannunknown
8h 11m
Train, travel #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Nj
2. Walk from Königssee to Watzmannunknown
11h 33m

Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) flights

28Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Watzmann.

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Distance: 603.5 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Watzmann. However, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG), then travel to Watzmann. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Watzmann via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Freilassing, and Bischofswiesen in around 7h 53m.

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