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Nine ways to Travel from St. Gallen to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (558 km)
5 h 12 min
558 km.
from $30
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Plane from St. Gallen (Friedrichshafen Airport) to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
5 h 12 min
558 km.
from $7.28
Train
7 h 15 min
426 km.
from $154.08
Bus
13 h 6 min
428 km.
from $106.52
Train via Karlsruhe
7 h 41 min
428 km.
from $120.91
Train, Plane (Train)
4 h 24 min
427 km.
from $162.53
Train, Plane (Train)
4 h 19 min
427 km.
from $261.45
Train, Plane (Train)
5 h 12 min
427 km.
from $185.90

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St. Gallen train station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$76.09

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$445.65

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$51.09

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:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Offenburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.30–$45.65
Train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$76.09
Train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.00–$56.52
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.22–$45.65
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from St. Gallen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$34.78

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Offenburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13
Train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.87–$51.09

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from St. Gallen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Offenburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$19.57
Train from St. Gallen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.33

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:
$10.87–$16.30

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

Thurbo

Phone:
+41 71 554 00 00
Website:
thurbo.ch/
Train from St. Gallen to Konstanz
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$14.13

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Cologne is to bus which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 13h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $130.43 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between St. Gallen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Gallen station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen train station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Zurich Bus Station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between St. Gallen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from St. Gallen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Konstanz Bahnhof and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from St. Gallen to Cologne?

The distance between St. Gallen and Cologne is 580 km. The road distance is 559.3 km.

How do I travel from St. Gallen to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $81.52 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from St. Gallen to Cologne?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from St. Gallen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Cologne bus from?

St. Gallen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St. Gallen train station.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Cologne train from?

St. Gallen to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from St. Gallen to Cologne?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $81.52 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the St. Gallen to Cologne bus arrive?

St. Gallen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the St. Gallen to Cologne train arrive?

St. Gallen to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from St. Gallen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Gallen to Cologne is 559 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from St. Gallen to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Gallen to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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