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

The cheapest way to get from Reutlingen to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €18 - €22 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reutlingen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Reutlingen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Reutlingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Reutlingen to Cologne?

The distance between Reutlingen and Cologne is 402 km. The road distance is 388.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Reutlingen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €45 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Reutlingen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reutlingen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Reutlingen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Reutlingen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Reutlingen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reutlingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Reutlingen to Cologne is 388 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Reutlingen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Reutlingen to Cologne?

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

Reutlingen to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Reutlingen to Cologne by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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 Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof18 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
3h 54m
€49–191
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Reutlingen to Cologne388.6 km
4h 9m
€18–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reutlingen Hbf/U.d.Linden to Flughafen/MesseX3
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Cologne Airport CGNN177 / ...
7h 43m
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Reutlingen Stadtmitte to Flughafen/Messe
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)STR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 34m
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof18 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf42 / ...
3h 59m
€44–191
Train via Esslingen(Neckar)
1. Take the train from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen18 / ...
2. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
4h 19m
€58–180
Drive 388.1 km
1. Drive from Reutlingen to Cologne388.1 km
3h 42m
€56–81
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Reutlingen Stadtmitte to Flughafen/Messe
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)STR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3h 51m

Reutlingen to Cologne by train

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.9 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reutlingen Hbf/U.d.Linden to Koeln Hbf via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 7h 43m.

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