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

The cheapest way to get from Mainau to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainau to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Mainau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Mainau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Konstanz-Petershausen Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Mainau to Cologne?

The distance between Mainau and Cologne is 539 km. The road distance is 507.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainau to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Mainau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainau to Cologne train from?

Mainau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Konstanz-Petershausen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Mainau to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Mainau to Cologne train arrive?

Mainau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainau to Cologne is 507 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Mainau to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainau to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1747+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Mainau to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mainau and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Mainau to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and rideshare

There are 8 ways to get from Mainau to Cologne by train, bus, night train, rideshare, 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 Konstanz-Petershausen Bahnhof to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRe2
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 11m
€74–178
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Konstanz to Cologne508.1 km
5h 20m
€21–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Constance central bus station to KornwestheimN24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Cologne Airport CGNN228
9h 22m
€36–70
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Konstanz-Petershausen Bahnhof to Offenburg BahnhofRe2
2. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln HbfNj
10h 25m
€54–296
Drive 507.2 km
1. Drive from Petershausen-West to Cologne507.2 km
4h 37m
€73–105
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Konstanz to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
4h 59m
€79–230
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Konstanz to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 34m
€121–299
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Konstanz to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
5h 46m
€89–293

Mainau to Cologne by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 538.7 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Konstanz-Petershausen Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Constance central bus station to Köln Hbf via Kornwestheim, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 9h 22m.

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