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

The cheapest way to get from Stans to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €120 and takes 14h 49m.

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 40m and costs €130 - €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 46m.

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 46m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m 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.

Train or bus from Stans to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stans to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 14h 49m.

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?

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Stans to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Stans to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 46m
€68–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luthern to Zurich
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LeverkusenN11
14h 49m
€87–115
Drive 596.6 km
1. Drive from Stans to Cologne596.6 km
5h 10m
€104–150
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 59m
€101–266
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
6h 47m
€78–210
Train via Stans
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
9h 39m
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 40m
€132–314
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 45m
€104–317

Stans to Cologne by train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 599.1 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stans to Köln Heumarkt via Luzern, Luthern, Zurich Bus Station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 14h 49m.

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