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

The cheapest way to get from Ellwangen to Cologne is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellwangen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Ellwangen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellwangen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ellwangen, ZOB and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Hessental Bahnhof and Heilbronn central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Ellwangen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ellwangen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ellwangen, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Ellwangen to Cologne?

The distance between Ellwangen and Cologne is 435 km. The road distance is 393.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ellwangen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €75 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Ellwangen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellwangen to Cologne bus from?

Ellwangen to Cologne bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hessental Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Ellwangen to Cologne train from?

Ellwangen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ellwangen, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ellwangen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ellwangen to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €75 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Ellwangen to Cologne bus arrive?

Ellwangen to Cologne bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof station.

Where does the Ellwangen to Cologne train arrive?

Ellwangen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ellwangen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellwangen to Cologne is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Ellwangen to Cologne.

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best
1. Take the train from Ellwangen, Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 6m
€75–314
Drive 393.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ellwangen to Colognecar 393.8 km
3h 43m
€57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hessental Bahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhofbus Rb83
2. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N228 / ...
9h 23m
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ellwangen, Bahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 27m
€143–363
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Ellwangen, Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 17m
€75–314
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ellwangen, Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 1m
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Goldshöfe, Bahnhof to Donauwörthtrain
2. Take the train from Donauwörth to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 36m

Ellwangen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 435 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Ellwangen, Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellwangen, ZOB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hessental Bahnhof, Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof, Heilbronn central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 9h 23m.

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