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There are 4 ways to get from Metzingen to Cologne by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Esslingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
    3h 49m
    €59–126
  2. Train via Oberwesel

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Bietigheimtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bietigheim to Oberwesel Bahnhoftrain train Drf
    3. Take the train from Oberwesel Bahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain train
    8h 28m
    €58–94
  3. Drive  382.2 km

    1. Drive from Metzingen to Colognecar car 382.2 km
    3h 37m
    €71–103
  4. Train via Hauptbahnhof

    1. Take the train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re6 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    3h 52m
    €60–129

Metzingen to Cologne by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Metzingen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Esslingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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