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 - €110 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sterzing to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €340.

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, Muenchen Ost and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Sterzing to Cologne?

The distance between Sterzing and Cologne is 802 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 8h 26m and costs €70 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Sterzing to Cologne, including transfers.

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 8h 26m and costs €70 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Sterzing to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Sterzing to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Sterzing to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, 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 via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Ost89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
8h 26m
€73–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sterzing to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße095 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Cologne Airport CGNN537 / ...
11h 43m
€41–103
Night train
1. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln HbfUex 1864 / ...
8h 59m
€114–155
Drive 710.4 km
1. Drive from Sterzing to Cologne710.4 km
6h 56m
€111–161
Train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Koeln HbfIce
12h 2m
€69–245
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
€159–216
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
6h 37m
€106–340
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 18m
€124–371
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
7h 19m
€138–398
Train to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Bolzano Bozen
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BZO - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 44m
€228–526
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SZG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
8h 3m
€112–386

Sterzing to Cologne by train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 802.1 km
Duration: 8h 26m

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, Muenchen Ost, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sterzing to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 43m.

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