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

The cheapest way to get from Richenthal to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Richenthal to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €95 - €140.

How far is it from Richenthal to Cologne?

The distance between Richenthal and Cologne is 550 km. The road distance is 549.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Richenthal to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Richenthal to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Richenthal to Cologne?

The best way to get from Richenthal to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 45m.

Can I drive from Richenthal to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Richenthal to Cologne is 549 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Richenthal to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1444+ hotels available in Cologne.

Richenthal to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Richenthal 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 Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 18m
€50–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Strasbourg InterscambioMarinoBus 251 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to LeverkusenN11
12h 45m
€55–95
Drive 549.2 km
1. Drive from Richenthal to Cologne549.2 km
4h 41m
€97–139
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 30m
€111–284
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
6h 19m
€70–172
Train via Richenthal, Post
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
9h 11m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 13m
€142–322
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 16m
€114–325
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 4m
€163–407

Richenthal to Cologne by bus and train

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6h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.7 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Richenthal, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richenthal, Post to Köln Heumarkt via Reiden, Bahnhof, Reiden, Olten, Olten Gosgerstrasse, Strasbourg, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 12h 45m.

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