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

The cheapest way to get from Villach to Cologne is to train which costs €50 - €330 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villach to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €60 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Villach and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R and Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Villach and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Villach to Cologne?

The distance between Villach and Cologne is 902 km. The road distance is 862.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Villach to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 47m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Villach to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villach to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Villach to Cologne train from?

Villach to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Villach Hbf station.

Train or bus from Villach to Cologne?

The best way to get from Villach to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 8h 47m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Salzburg, which costs and takes 14h 58m.

Where does the Villach to Cologne bus arrive?

Villach to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.

Where does the Villach to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Villach to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Cologne is 863 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Villach to Cologne.

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

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Villach to Cologne - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
8h 47m
€148–326
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
9h 24m
€50–330
Bus via Salzburg
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Southbus N73 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Köln Hbfbus
14h 58m
Drive 862.6 km
1. Drive from Villach to Colognecar 862.6 km
8h 10m
€144–207
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
6h 4m
€134–391
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
2. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
11h 55m
€135–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Munich central bus stationbus N73 / ...
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
17h
€112–135
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
7h 37m
€128–336
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
6h 55m
€101–316
Train to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbftrain
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
5h 7m
€60–364
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
7h 38m
€90–303
Train to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Kranjtrain
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 40m
€153–334
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 57m
€171–453

Villach to Cologne by train

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Distance: 902.2 km
Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Köln Hbf via Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Salzburg Hbf in around 14h 58m.

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