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

The cheapest way to get from Ettal to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettal to Cologne is to drive and car train which takes 5h 6m and costs €140 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Ettal and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ettal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ettal Klostergasthof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Ettal to Cologne?

The distance between Ettal and Cologne is 663 km. The road distance is 596.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettal to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Ettal to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettal to Cologne bus from?

Ettal to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Train or bus from Ettal to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ettal to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 2m.

Where does the Ettal to Cologne bus arrive?

Ettal to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Can I drive from Ettal to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettal to Cologne is 596 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Ettal to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1758+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ettal to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car train, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ettal to Cologne by train, bus, car, car train, or plane

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 Oberau to PasingRb6 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
6h 51m
€61–152
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
12h 2m
€31–55
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ettal to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne
5h 6m
€142–187
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Oberau 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 8m
€105–284
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Oberau to PasingRb6 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Köln Hbf42 / ...
7h 3m
€61–142
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Oberau to PasingRb6 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen-Pasing to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
8h 12m
€61–152
Drive 596.2 km
1. Drive from Ettal to Cologne596.2 km
5h 52m
€84–121
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Oberau 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
5h 57m
€115–321
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Oberau 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 43m
€121–327

Ettal to Cologne by bus and train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 663.3 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Ettal Klostergasthof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Oberau, Oberau, and Pasing in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ettal Klostergasthof to Köln Heumarkt via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 12h 2m.

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