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

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

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 164 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 line 410 bus and train which takes 4h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €18 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 4h 10m.

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 1743+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Line 410 bus, train
best
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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N1327 / ...
5h 23m
€18–50
Drive 156.6 km
1. Drive from Echternach to Colognecar 156.6 km
1h 41m
€23–32
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re11 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
4h 10m
€37–68
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 54m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Echternach to Cologne.

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Distance: 164 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €14–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Echternach, Gare Centre to Koeln Sued via Wasserbillig, Gare routière, Wasserbillig, Gare, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hbf in around 4h 10m.

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