How to travel from Cologne to Regensburg, Germany

The distance between Cologne and Regensburg is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cologne to Regensburg by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf and then to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Drive

Drive to Regensburg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance505km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cologne and Regensburg

There are several options for getting from Cologne to Regensburg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Cologne and Regensburg is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Cologne and Regensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cologne to Regensburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Regensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cologne and Regensburg. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cologne and Regensburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 5h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Belgian Railways run train services between Cologne and Regensburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Regensburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cologne to Regensburg. We recommend that you fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Regensburg is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Regensburg. Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) and Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) 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 Regensburg. The distance is around 505km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cologne to Regensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Cologne to Regensburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Cologne and Regensburg

Transport options from Cologne to Regensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane + 4 similar
2h 40m
€260($260)
hourly465km (289 miles)
Plane and Train2h 40m
€160($160)
hourly564km (351 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane3hrs
€245($245)
hourly579km (359 miles)
Train and Plane3h 5m
€180($180)
hourly655km (407 miles)
Train to Holzwickede, plane3h 50m
€160($160)
hourly669km (416 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
€130($130)
hourly502km (312 miles)
Train to Regensburg Hbf5h 30m
€130($130)
hourly538km (334 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€67($67)
on demand505km (314 miles)

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Airports near Regensburg

The following major airports near Regensburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Regensburg
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Regensburg
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Regensburg