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

The cheapest way to get from Metzingen to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 8h 45m.

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 41m and costs €55 - €85.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Esslingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Metzingen to Cologne?

The distance between Metzingen and Cologne is 388 km. The road distance is 382.2 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 49m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Esslingen station.

Train or fly from Metzingen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Metzingen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Metzingen to Cologne train arrive?

Metzingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Metzingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Metzingen to Cologne is 382 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Metzingen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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There are 5 ways to get from Metzingen to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3h 49m
€66–152
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Bonn UN Campusbus 1925
8h 45m
€46–109
Drive 382.2 km
1. Drive from Metzingen to Colognecar 382.2 km
3h 41m
€56–81
Fly
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STR - CGN
5h 21m
€135–332
Train via Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 52m
€68–160

Metzingen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 387.7 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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 €60–130 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day.

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