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 €15 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.

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 40m and costs €22 - €35.

How far is it from Echternach to Cologne?

The distance between Echternach and Cologne is 234 km. The road distance is 156.5 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 16m and costs €50 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 4h 16m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.

Can I drive from Echternach to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Echternach to Cologne is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Echternach to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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 Wasserbillig to Koeln SuedRe
4h 16m
€50–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN1327 / ...
5h 20m
€15–45
Drive 156.5 km
1. Drive from Echternach to Cologne156.5 km
1h 40m
€23–33
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Wasserbillig to Koblenz HbfRe
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln HbfIce / ...
4h 18m
€46–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Kall BfRb22 / ...
2. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Süd BfRb24 / ...
5h 48m
€29–42

Echternach to Cologne by bus and train

7Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 234.3 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Luxembourg Railways (CFL) operates a train from Wasserbillig to Koeln Sued once daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €11–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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