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

The cheapest way to get from Elmau to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmau to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €130 - €320.

How far is it from Elmau to Cologne?

The distance between Elmau and Cologne is 684 km. The road distance is 635.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Elmau to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Elmau to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Elmau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Elmau to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 59m.

Can I drive from Elmau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmau to Cologne is 635 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Elmau to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1739+ hotels available in Cologne.

Elmau to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Elmau to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Klais to PasingRe61 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
6h 56m
€77–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus station040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LeverkusenN28
10h 59m
€64–94
Drive 635.4 km
1. Drive from Elmau to Cologne635.4 km
6h 5m
€91–131
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
5h 4m
€133–319
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Klais to PasingRe61 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen-Pasing to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
8h 18m
€77–162
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Elmau to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne
5h 27m
€145–197
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 45m
€146–360
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 47m
€162–377

Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 684.4 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Elmau to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Klais and Pasing in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elmau to Köln Heumarkt via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 10h 59m.

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