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.
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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Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf.
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Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf and then to Regensburg Hbf.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane + 4 similar | 2h 40m | €260($260) | hourly | 465km (289 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 40m | €160($160) | hourly | 564km (351 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane | 3hrs | €245($245) | hourly | 579km (359 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 5m | €180($180) | hourly | 655km (407 miles) |
Train to Holzwickede, plane | 3h 50m | €160($160) | hourly | 669km (416 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 5m | €130($130) | hourly | 502km (312 miles) |
Train to Regensburg Hbf | 5h 30m | €130($130) | hourly | 538km (334 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €67($67) | on demand | 505km (314 miles) |
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The following major airports near Regensburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.