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 €13 - €25 and takes 5h 3m.

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.

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 3h 50m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Echternach to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Echternach to Cologne?

The best way to get from Echternach to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €25 and takes 5h 3m.

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 615+ hotels available in Cologne.

Echternach to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 410 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Echternach to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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 Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re11 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
3h 50m
€31–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
5h 3m
€13–25
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 Re12
4h 6m
Line 410 bus, train via Mechernich
1. Take the bus from Echternach, Lycée/Parking Kack to Bitburg, ZOBbus 410
2. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Kall Bftrain
3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Süd Bftrain
4h 38m

Echternach to Cologne by bus and train

176Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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 3h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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