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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Cologne is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Lindau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Köln Hbf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Lindau to Cologne?

The distance between Lindau and Cologne is 562 km. The road distance is 524.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Cologne without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 6h 12m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Lindau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Cologne train from?

Lindau to Cologne train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), depart from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.

Where does the Lindau to Cologne train arrive?

Lindau to Cologne train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Lindau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Cologne is 525 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Lindau to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1757+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lindau to Cologne by 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 via Neu-Ulm
best
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm HauptbahnhofRe5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf42 / ...
6h 12m
€65–165
Drive 524.7 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Cologne524.7 km
5h 40m
€74–106
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel 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 40m
€112–301
Train
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf62 / ...
6h 52m
€77–143
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Siegburg/BonnIce
7h 30m
€158–186
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel 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
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
6h 36m
€128–328
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 54m
€94–260
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 45m
€121–318
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
6h 55m
€105–307

Lindau to Cologne by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 561.7 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Lindau, Bavaria, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Köln Hbf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 12m.

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