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

The cheapest way to get from Rastatt to Cologne is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rastatt to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Rastatt and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rastatt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rastatt and arriving at Köln Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Rastatt to Cologne?

The distance between Rastatt and Cologne is 320 km. The road distance is 323 km.

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

The best way to get from Rastatt to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Rastatt to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rastatt to Cologne train from?

Rastatt to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rastatt to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rastatt to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Rastatt to Cologne train arrive?

Rastatt to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rastatt to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rastatt to Cologne is 323 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Rastatt to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Rastatt to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 30m
€36–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 39m
Drive 323 km
1. Drive from Rastatt to Colognecar 323 km
2h 48m
€45–65
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
3h 47m
€41–116
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Neustadt, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
8h 34m
€76–112

Rastatt to Cologne by train

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Distance: 320.5 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–85 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rastatt to Köln via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe central train station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 6h 39m.

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