It's 199 miles between Salach to Köln. On a typical day, it might take between 3h 38min and 3h 49min from Salach to Köln under normal conditions. If traffic is heavy, it could take around 4h 0min and costs will only go up due to traffic and congestion to drive to Köln by car. In these situations, we would highly recommend public transit if available.
We estimate driving cost by using a 20 mpg fuel economy, fuel costing $2.70 per US gallon, the one-way cost of the drive, excluding tolls, may be about $26.
The are 8 different ways across 3 unique modes of transportation to help you travel from Salach to Köln. If you're only considering the price, you should check out the train out of Salach towards Köln, as it is the cheapest to Köln. It's common to find tickets for as low as $32. DB operates from Salach to Köln, so you book your trip with them! Take the train, it is cheaper and more comfortable than the bus!
On your trip from Salach to Köln, it is best to book as soon as possible. It won't necessarily help reduce your price by a large amount, but will ensure that you have a spot on the bus or train.
While buses have recently gotten bad coverage because of cleanliness of bus stations or winter time accidents, they are can be very convenient for travel. The best part about traveling by bus to Köln is that it can be very cheap. That's because they usually have basic accomodations - WiFi and a restroom. Some of the Salach/Köln buses' coverage has been overstated. The real thing to consider when taking a bus from Salach is to consider the time of travel and the density of the cities that you're traveling to. If you are traveling by bus between Salach Baden-Wuerttemberg and Köln during high traffic times, you can expect to have your trip altered significantly due to traffic. Further, if you are traveling during winter, the bus schedule might be thrown off due to inclimate winter weather. Be sure to plan accordingly!
The plus side of taking the train from Salach to Köln? The accomodations, scenery, and lack of Köln traffic can usually be on point. Moreover, you can usually expect your average concessions - such as food and drinks. Most trains have WiFi these days as well. The worst part about trains are the price. While the train to Köln is often cheaper than flying, they are generally more expensive than buses. Train prices are usually set and do not vary as much as bus prices or flights or so the likelihood of finding discounts is pretty rare.
Cheapest Way | Train — $32 |
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Fastest Way | Train — 4h 43min |
Eco-Friendly Way | Bus — 32 lb CO2 |
Available Modes | 3 modes — train, bus and by car |
Distance | 198 miles |
Travel Companies | DB |