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

The cheapest way to get from Stans to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 51m.

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 5h 7m and costs €120 - €280.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs €70 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 43m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 41m.

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 14m 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 SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 43m
€73–230
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus N11
12h 51m
€55–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luthern to Zurichbus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 41m
Drive 596.6 km
1. Drive from Stans to Colognecar 596.6 km
5h 14m
€102–147
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 12m
€91–261
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
6h 46m
€68–220
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 7m
€122–279
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 2m
€101–293

Stans to Cologne by train

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Distance: 599.4 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stans to Köln via Luzern, Luthern, and Zürich Bus Station in around 10h 41m.

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