- Must visit
Archaeological Park Cambodunum Museum
Main Roman archaeology site and museum area with excavated remains, reconstructions, and exhibitions on ancient Cambodunum.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buchloe to Kempten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (42m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Buchloe to Kempten run on average 7 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Main Roman archaeology site and museum area with excavated remains, reconstructions, and exhibitions on ancient Cambodunum.
City museum in the Zumsteinhaus presenting Kempten’s history from Roman times to modern Allgäu life in a central historic setting.
Interactive natural history museum focused on the Alps and Allgäu, with family-friendly displays on geology, wildlife, and landscapes.
The oldest pedestrian shopping street in Germany, lined with historic facades and local businesses in the heart of the old town.
Historic neighborhood streets near the old imperial city core, best explored slowly for facades, courtyards, and local atmosphere.
Historic central square framed by St. Mang Church and old-town buildings; a practical starting point for exploring Kempten on foot.
Kässpatzen are soft egg noodles layered with melted mountain cheese and topped with fried onions, a signature Allgäu comfort dish found across Kempten.
Krautkrapfen are rolled pasta sheets filled with sauerkraut and onions, then pan-fried. They are a traditional Swabian-Allgäu farmhouse dish.
Kässuppe is a rich Alpine cheese soup, often made with local Allgäu cheese and broth. It reflects the dairy traditions of the region.
Well-regarded fine dining restaurant with modern regional cooking, refined presentation, and an elegant atmosphere for a special meal.
Traditional Bavarian-Allgäu brewery inn known for regional classics and beer in a lively, historic setting near central Kempten.
Established brewery restaurant serving hearty Bavarian dishes and house beer in a casual, sociable setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, local transit is reasonable, and tourist costs are usually lower than Munich or major Alpine resorts.
Tipping is customary but modest: round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf -> Rathausplatz, Kempten (Allgäu)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buchloe to Kempten by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kempten, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Buchloe to Kempten trains use the Buchloe to Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost. Use this guide to compare Buchloe and Kempten train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Buchloe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bistro Balu, Tanzcafe Palma, Lon Hua, Hong Kong Garten
Wi-Fi is available at Buchloe. ATMs are available at Buchloe.
Ticket office support is available at Buchloe. Information desks are available at Buchloe.
Luggage storage is available at Buchloe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Buchloe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Buchloe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buchloe.
Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf is 1 km from Kempten city centre. Public transport options include:
Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Sushi & Nem, Pizza Royal, Art of Shisha, China-Town
Wi-Fi is available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf. ATMs are available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf. Information desks are available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include BigBOX ALLGÄU Hotel, Art Hotel Allgäu, Green Living Inn.
Kempten(Allgäu)Ost is 1 km from Kempten city centre. Public transport options include:
Kempten(Allgäu)Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafe Zimmermann, Lenz im Hirsch, Sportheim SV Lenzfried, Allgäu Hütte
Wi-Fi is available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost. ATMs are available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost. Information desks are available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost.
Nearby hotels include Landhotel Hirsch, Bayerischer Hof, Berg-Café.
St Mang is 2 km from Kempten city centre. Public transport options include:
St Mang has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zum Löwen, China-Town, Seinerzeit, San Remo
Wi-Fi is available at St Mang. ATMs are available at St Mang.
Ticket office support is available at St Mang. Information desks are available at St Mang.
Luggage storage is available at St Mang. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Mang: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St Mang: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Mang.
Nearby hotels include Green Living Inn.
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