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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Esslingen to Cologne

Cheapest
3 h 25 min
Car
384 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.29–$1,145.03

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$1,017.81
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$305.34
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.81–$381.68

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$381.68
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$292.62

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$4,707.36

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$763.36

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.81–$381.68

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Esslingen to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$95.42

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$108.14
Train from Esslingen to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.26–$76.34

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Esslingen to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.35–$54.71
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Esslingen to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81
Train from Esslingen to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$61.07

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Bus operators

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Cologne is to train which costs $59.78 - $70.65 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 2h 42m and costs $59.78 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pliensauv. Weilstraße and arriving at Cologne via Stuttgart Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Esslingen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Cologne?

The distance between Esslingen and Cologne is 354 km. The road distance is 385.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 2h 42m and costs $59.78 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Esslingen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Cologne bus from?

Esslingen to Cologne bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Stuttgart Airport station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Cologne train from?

Esslingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Esslingen station.

Train, bus or fly from Esslingen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 2h 42m and costs $59.78 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $652.17 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Esslingen to Cologne bus arrive?

Esslingen to Cologne bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Esslingen to Cologne train arrive?

Esslingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Cologne is 386 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Esslingen to Cologne.

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

Book your Esslingen to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.
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