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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Cologne is to bus which costs €29 - €60 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Ettlingen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Cologne?

The distance between Ettlingen and Cologne is 305 km. The road distance is 304.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Ettlingen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Cologne train from?

Ettlingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ettlingen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Ettlingen to Cologne train arrive?

Ettlingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Cologne is 304 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Ettlingen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1741+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ettlingen to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
3h 16m
€30–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGN027 / ...
5h 50m
€29–57
Drive 304.3 km
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Cologne304.3 km
2h 36m
€44–63
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3h 19m
€30–100
Train via Bonn Beuel Bf
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Beuel Bf43N
6h 46m
€67–78

Ettlingen to Cologne by train

42Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.3 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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