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

The cheapest way to get from Metzingen to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metzingen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Metzingen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Metzingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Metzingen Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Metzingen to Cologne?

The distance between Metzingen and Cologne is 394 km. The road distance is 382.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Metzingen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Metzingen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metzingen to Cologne train from?

Metzingen to Cologne train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), depart from Metzingen Bahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Metzingen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Metzingen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Metzingen to Cologne train arrive?

Metzingen to Cologne train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Metzingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Metzingen to Cologne is 382 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Metzingen to Cologne.

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

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Metzingen to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Metzingen to Cologne by train, bus, 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 Metzingen Bahnhof to HauptbahnhofRe6 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf42 / ...
3h 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Cologne Airport CGNN93 / ...
8h 6m
€34–63
Drive 382.3 km
1. Drive from Metzingen to Cologne382.3 km
3h 37m
€54–78
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)STR - DUS
6h 2m
€126–302
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Metzingen Bahnhof to HauptbahnhofRe6 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
3h 44m
Train via Stuttgart Hbf
1. Take the train from Metzingen Bahnhof to HauptbahnhofRe6 / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Koeln HbfIce
5h 4m
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)STR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 3m
€112–226
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
5h 18m

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

81Weekly Planes

3h 50mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 394.5 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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