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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Cologne is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 39m.

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 39m 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 Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Cologne?

The distance between Ettlingen and Cologne is 306 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 21m and costs €55 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m 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 21m and costs €55 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Ettlingen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Cologne is 304 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Ettlingen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ettlingen to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ettlingen to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 21m
€55–65
Drive 304.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Colognecar 304.3 km
2h 39m
€43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 19m
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Neustadt, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
8h 10m
€68–112

Ettlingen to Cologne by train

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3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 306.3 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–65 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Köln via Karlsruhe Albtalbahnhof, Karlsruhe central train station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 6h 19m.

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