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

The cheapest way to get from Stans to Cologne is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stans to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Stans and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stans to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stans and arriving at Köln Hbf via Luzern and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Stans to Cologne?

The distance between Stans and Cologne is 599 km. The road distance is 596.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Stans to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €60 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Stans to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stans to Cologne train from?

Stans to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Where does the Stans to Cologne train arrive?

Stans to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Stans to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stans to Cologne is 597 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Stans to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Cologne.

Stans to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Stans to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), train, night train, 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 Luzern to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 44m
€63–230
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBIr70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
10h 43m
€191–366
Drive 596.6 km
1. Drive from Stans to Cologne596.6 km
5h 10m
€103–148
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
4h 57m
€101–263
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBEc / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 52m
€76–320
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 50m
€122–314
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 44m
€104–307

Stans to Cologne by train

55Weekly Trains

6h 44mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 599.2 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Stans to Köln Hbf via Luzern and Basel SBB in around 6h 44m.

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