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 train between Ellwangen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ellwangen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ellwangen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Ellwangen to Cologne?

The distance between Ellwangen and Cologne is 436 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 38m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Ellwangen station.

Where does the Ellwangen to Cologne train arrive?

Ellwangen to Cologne train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf 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?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ellwangen to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ellwangen to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 38m
€75–163
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crailsheim Bahnhof to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Rb87
2. Take the nighttrain from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 31m
€55–218
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ellwangen, Bahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N61 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
7h 55m
€63–96
Drive 393.8 km
1. Drive from Ellwangen to Colognecar 393.8 km
3h 43m
€58–84
Train, fly
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 57m
€147–270

Ellwangen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 436.1 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Ellwangen to Köln Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 38m.

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