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

The cheapest way to get from Kehl to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kehl to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Kehl and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Kehl to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kehl Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Kehl to Cologne?

The distance between Kehl and Cologne is 388 km. The road distance is 352.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kehl to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Kehl to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kehl to Cologne train from?

Kehl to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Kehl to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kehl to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Kehl to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kehl to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kehl to Cologne is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Kehl to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1747+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kehl to Cologne by train, bus, night train, 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 Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
3h 59m
€54–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kehl train station to Cologne Airport CGN011
6h 15m
€31–74
Night train
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln HbfNj
6h 35m
€44–267
Drive 352.9 km
1. Drive from Kehl to Cologne352.9 km
3h 27m
€50–72
Train via Baden-Baden
1. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 23m
€56–138

Kehl to Cologne by train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.9 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf once a week. Tickets cost €50–140 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kehl train station to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a week. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 6h.

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