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

The cheapest way to get from Echternach to Cologne is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Echternach to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Echternach and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Echternach to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Echternach, Gare Centre and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Wasserbillig, Gare routière and Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Echternach and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Echternach to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Wasserbillig, Gare and arriving at Köln Hbf via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Echternach to Cologne?

The distance between Echternach and Cologne is 237 km. The road distance is 156.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Echternach to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €30 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Echternach to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echternach to Cologne bus from?

Echternach to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Echternach to Cologne train from?

Echternach to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Echternach to Cologne?

The best way to get from Echternach to Cologne is to train which takes 4h and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Echternach to Cologne bus arrive?

Echternach to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Echternach to Cologne train arrive?

Echternach to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Echternach to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Echternach to Cologne is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Echternach to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Cologne.

Echternach to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 410 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Echternach to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h
€34–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Bonn UN Campusbus N1327
4h 51m
€17–29
Drive 156.6 km
1. Drive from Echternach to Colognecar 156.6 km
1h 41m
€23–33
Line 410 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Echternach, Lycée/Parking Kack to Bitburg, ZOBbus 410
2. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
4h 18m

Echternach to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 237 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Echternach, Luxembourg and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Echternach, Gare Centre to Köln Hbf via Wasserbillig, Gare routière, Wasserbillig, Gare, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Bonn UN Campus once daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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