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

The cheapest way to get from Sterzing to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sterzing to Cologne is to taxi and fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs €500 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Sterzing and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sterzing to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sterzing and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Sterzing and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sterzing to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brennero - Brenner and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Sterzing to Cologne?

The distance between Sterzing and Cologne is 672 km. The road distance is 710.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sterzing to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 9h 9m and costs €65 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Sterzing to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sterzing to Cologne bus from?

Sterzing to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sterzing station.

Where do I catch the Sterzing to Cologne train from?

Sterzing to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brennero - Brenner station.

Train or bus from Sterzing to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sterzing to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 9h 9m and costs €65 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 31m.

Where does the Sterzing to Cologne bus arrive?

Sterzing to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Sterzing to Cologne train arrive?

Sterzing to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Sterzing to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sterzing to Cologne is 710 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Sterzing to Cologne.

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Sterzing to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Sterzing to Cologne by bus, plane, train, night train, taxi, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Vipiteno to Flughafen München
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
5h 11m
€124–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sterzing to Munich central bus station095 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LeverkusenN28
12h 31m
€42–84
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Hbf89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
9h 9m
€68–383
Night train
1. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln HbfUex 1864 / ...
8h 59m
€113–153
Taxi to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Sterzing to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BZO - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
3h 51m
€513–747
Bus to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Vipiteno to Flughafen München
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 52m
€137–352
Bus to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Vipiteno to Flughafen München
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 53m
€155–369
Train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Koeln HbfIce
12h 2m
€63–273
Drive 710.4 km
1. Drive from Sterzing to Cologne710.4 km
6h 56m
€112–161
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sterzing to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne
6h 41m
€159–217

Sterzing to Cologne by train

14Weekly Trains

9h 9mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 671.6 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Sterzing, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brennero - Brenner and München Hbf in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sterzing to Köln Heumarkt via Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 12h 31m.

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