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

The cheapest way to get from Lech to Cologne is to train which costs €95 - €110 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lech to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €190 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Lech and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lech to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lech Schlosskopf and arriving at Köln via Schoppernau Gemeindeamt, Bregenz bus station and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Lech to Cologne?

The distance between Lech and Cologne is 665 km. The road distance is 600.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lech to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs €95 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Lech to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lech to Cologne bus from?

Lech to Cologne bus services, operated by Landbus Bregenzerwald, depart from Schoppernau Gemeindeamt station.

Train or bus from Lech to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lech to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs €95 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Lech to Cologne bus arrive?

Lech to Cologne bus services, operated by Landbus Bregenzerwald, arrive at Bregenz Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Lech to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lech to Cologne is 601 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Lech to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Lech to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lech to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Langen Am Arlberg to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
8h 39m
€95–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Schoppernau Gemeindeamt to Bregenz Bahnhofbus 840
2. Take the bus from Bregenz bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
13h 20m
Night train
1. Take the night train from St Anton am Arlberg to Köln Hbfnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
10h 8m
€100–120
Drive 600.8 km
1. Drive from Lech to Colognecar 600.8 km
6h 54m
€96–138
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Langen Am Arlberg to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
7h 35m
€95–263
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Langen Am Arlberg to Friedrichshafen Stadttrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
6h 52m
€196–380
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Langen Am Arlberg to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 30m
€127–296
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Langen Am Arlberg to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
8h 26m
€105–305
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from St. Anton Am Arlberg to Kufsteintrain
2. Take the train from Kufstein to München Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
7h 47m
€122–362
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from St. Anton Am Arlberg to Kufsteintrain
2. Take the train from Kufstein to München Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
8h 33m
€137–374

Lech to Cologne by bus and train

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8h 39mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 664.5 km
Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Lech, Austria and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Langen Am Arlberg to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 twice daily. Tickets cost €95–110 and the journey takes 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lech Schlosskopf to Köln via Schoppernau Gemeindeamt, Bregenz Bahnhof, Bregenz bus station, and Zürich Bus Station in around 13h 20m.

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