How to travel from Cologne to Augsburg, Germany
The distance between Cologne and Augsburg is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cologne to Augsburg by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Augsburg → Cologne if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Pasing and then to Augsburg Hbf.
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€170($170)
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Train
Take the train to Augsburg Hbf.
- Duration3h 60m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€120($120)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cologne and Augsburg
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cologne to Augsburg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Cologne and Augsburg is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Cologne and Augsburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cologne to Augsburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Augsburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cologne and Augsburg. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cologne and Augsburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 60m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, FlixTrain, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Dutch Railways and Nightjet run train services between Cologne and Augsburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cologne and Augsburg. We recommend that you fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Pasing and then to Augsburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cologne to Augsburg. We recommend that you fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Pasing and then to Augsburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Augsburg is Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Augsburg. Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Cologne and Augsburg. The distance is around 519km (323 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cologne to Augsburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cologne and Augsburg
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 2h 40m | €170($170) | every 30 mins | 552km (343 miles) |
| Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane | 2h 60m | €265($265) | every 2 hours | 502km (312 miles) |
| Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane | 2h 60m | €255($255) | every 30 mins | 566km (352 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3hrs | €190($190) | hourly | 643km (399 miles) |
| Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, plane | 3h 25m | €285($285) | hourly | 691km (429 miles) |
| Train to Holzwickede, plane | 3h 50m | €170($170) | every 30 mins | 656km (408 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 60m | €120($120) | hourly | 524km (325 miles) |
| Train to Augsburg Hbf | 8hrs | €3($3) | twice daily | 574km (356 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €69($69) | on demand | 519km (323 miles) |
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Airports near Augsburg
The following major airports near Augsburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Augsburg
Munich Airport (MUC)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Augsburg
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Augsburg