The distance between Regensburg and Cologne 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 10 different ways to get from Regensburg to Cologne by train, bus, 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 Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).
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Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf and then to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12.
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Take the bus to Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal.
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There are several options for getting from Regensburg to Cologne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 8h 20m. 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 €160 ($160).
The distance between Regensburg and Cologne is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Regensburg and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Regensburg to Cologne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Regensburg and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Regensburg and Cologne. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Regensburg and Cologne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 5h 30m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ÖBB Intercity and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Regensburg and Cologne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Regensburg and Cologne. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Regensburg to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal and Köln Porz Markt. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Regensburg and Cologne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Regensburg to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Regensburg and Cologne. The distance is around 504km (313 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 Regensburg to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 40m | €160($160) | hourly | 564km (351 miles) |
Train to Nuernberg Hbf, plane | 2h 50m | €260($260) | hourly | 465km (289 miles) |
Train to Flughafen München, plane | 3h 15m | €245($245) | hourly | 579km (359 miles) |
Train to Flughafen München, plane | 3h 20m | €155($155) | hourly | 657km (408 miles) |
Train to Flughafen München, plane | 3h 55m | €160($160) | hourly | 669km (416 miles) |
Train to Flughafen München, plane | 4h 45m | €225($225) | hourly | 819km (509 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €130($130) | hourly | 502km (312 miles) |
Train to Koeln Hbf | 5h 30m | €130($130) | every 3 hours | 542km (336 miles) |
Bus | 8h 20m | €25($25) | 6 times a week | 530km (329 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €67($67) | on demand | 504km (313 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.