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

The cheapest way to get from Ellwangen to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 54m.

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 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 - €270.

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 train from?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Ellwangen to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Ellwangen to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ellwangen to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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
€75–264
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crailsheim Bahnhof to Erlenbachtrain Re87
2. Take the bus from Erlenbach am Main to Köln Hbfbus
8h 54m
€42–76
Drive 393.8 km
1. Drive from Ellwangen to Colognecar 393.8 km
3h 43m
€57–82
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(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train
6h 22m
€148–381
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 19m
€75–264
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ellwangen, Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 26m
€134–361
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. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 33m
€130–338

Ellwangen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 434.8 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.

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