How to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €80.

Distance: 302 miles (487 km)

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€123

Average price

€48

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Cheapest

€151

Average price

6h 28m

Average total duration

5h 58m

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30m

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10h 45m

Average total duration

10h 15m

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4h 8m

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1h 8m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne

How to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
04:20PM11h40
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
04:00AMCologne
$371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
04:20PM11h40
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
04:00AMCologne
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:20PM11h40
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
04:00AMCologne
$371One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:15PM13h20
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
02:35AMCologne
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:20AM14h05
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
06:25PMCologne
$701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:50PM13h25
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
08:15AMCologne
$711One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $36 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne costing on average $47 (€37).

A bus is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne costing on average $101 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 58m.

Bus takes on average 10h 40m.

The distance from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
The average frequency per day from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings .
Omio customers who travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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