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3 h 39 min
356 km.
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Esslingen, Germany → Cologne, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Esslingen to Cologne

Composite routes from Esslingen to Cologne

Cheapest
3 h 39 min
Car
356 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
KLM
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Swiss
Website
Lufthansa City
Website
KLM
Website
4h 3m
Every day
$445.29–$1,145.03
Lufthansa
Website
3h 25m
Every day
$41.98–$1,017.81
Eurowings
Website
4h 2m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.67–$763.36
Austrian Airlines
Website
4h 8m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.67–$4,707.36
Swiss
Website
6h 35m
Monday to Thursday
$152.67–$763.36
Lufthansa City
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$31.81–$381.68
Train operators
Found: 7
TGV inOui
Website
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
TGV inOui
Website
2h 4m
Twice a week
$50.89–$95.42
+33 1 84 94 36 35
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Call
NS
Website
52 min
Every 4 hours
$24.17–$58.52
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
38 min
6 times a week
$30.53–$69.97
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 17m
Twice daily
$48.35–$54.71
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
47 min
Every 15 minutes
$12.09–$17.81
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
40 min
Every 20 minutes
$12.09–$17.81
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
48 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
Arjani Travel
Website
Arjani Travel
Website
5h 30m
Twice a week
+355 68 20 63 724
+355 68 20 63 724
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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