How far is it from Brilon to Cologne?

The distance between Brilon and Cologne is 178 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brilon to Cologne?

The drive from Brilon to Cologne takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Brilon to Cologne?

The fastest route from Brilon to Cologne covers 178 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

Which direction is Cologne from Brilon?

Cologne lies roughly to the south-west of Brilon.

Which roads does the route from Brilon to Cologne follow?

The drive from Brilon to Cologne mainly follows A 46, A 1. The longest single stretch is 77 km on A 1.

Which towns do you pass between Brilon and Cologne?

Towns on the route from Brilon to Cologne include Olsberg, Arnsberg, Dortmund, Bergisch Gladbach, Leverkusen.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Brilon and Cologne?

Along the route from Brilon to Cologne you can fill up at Habitzki (24/7), Shell (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Brilon and Cologne?

Along the route from Brilon to Cologne you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilhafen Brilon, Stellplatz Neheim, Wohnmobilstellplatz Eifgen-Sauna.

Where can I stop to rest between Brilon and Cologne?

On the route from Brilon to Cologne you can take a break at Alfert, Toilette, Remscheid West.

Brilon Cologne

Distance: 178 kmDrive time: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Brilon to Cologne takes about 2 h 5 min via A 1. The distance is 178 km. The straight-line distance is 124 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Winterberg, Arnsberg, Dortmund, Essen, Köln. Driving directions

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Driving directions50 · 178 km

1 Depart left onto Am Markt 104 m
2 Turn left onto Marktgasse 63 m
3 Continue straight onto Strackestraße 126 m
4 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Strackestraße 101 m
5 Continue straight onto Altenbürener Straße 816 m
6 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Altenbürener Straße 997 m
7 Continue straight onto Lederke 2 km
8 Continue straight onto Briloner Tor 879 m
9 Continue straight onto Antfelder Straße 6 km
10 Turn left onto Hauptstraße 514 m
11 Continue right 3 km
12 Enter roundabout right 65 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly right 41 km

14 Continue straight 10 km
15 Take exit slightly right 237 m
16 Keep slightly left 384 m
17 Keep slightly right 466 m
18 Keep slightly left 387 m
19 Merge slightly left 16 km
20 Take exit slightly right 115 m
21 Keep slightly left 424 m
22 Keep slightly right 511 m
23 Keep slightly left 2 km
24 Merge slightly left 77 km
25 Take exit slightly right 385 m
26 Keep slightly left 821 m
27 Keep slightly left 63 m
28 Merge slightly left 10 km
29 Take exit slightly right 224 m
30 Keep slightly right 869 m
31 Merge slightly left onto Stadtautobahn 3 km
32 Take exit slightly right 187 m
33 Keep slightly right 216 m
34 Turn slightly left onto Pfälzischer Ring 362 m
35 Continue slightly left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 525 m
36 Turn right onto Opladener Straße 409 m
37 Continue straight onto Mindener Straße 505 m
38 Continue straight onto Deutzer Brücke 661 m
39 Continue straight onto Augustinerstraße 162 m
40 Continue straight onto Pipinstraße 139 m
41 Continue straight onto Cäcilienstraße 185 m
42 Turn right onto Nord-Süd-Fahrt 253 m
43 Continue straight onto Offenbachplatz 114 m
44 Continue straight onto Tunisstraße 349 m
45 Continue straight onto Tunisstraße 120 m
46 Turn right onto Unter Sachsenhausen 73 m
47 Continue straight onto An den Dominikanern 131 m
48 At roundabout, take exit right onto Marzellenstraße 106 m
49 Turn straight onto Komödienstraße 38 m
50 Arrive onto Komödienstraße

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The return trip from Cologne to Brilon covers roughly the same distance, 178 km.

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How far is it from Brilon to Cologne?: The distance between Brilon and Cologne is 178 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brilon to Cologne?: The drive from Brilon to Cologne takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Brilon to Cologne?: The fastest route from Brilon to Cologne covers 178 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Cologne from Brilon?: Cologne lies roughly to the south-west of Brilon.
Which roads does the route from Brilon to Cologne follow?: The drive from Brilon to Cologne mainly follows A 46, A 1. The longest single stretch is 77 km on A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Brilon and Cologne?: Towns on the route from Brilon to Cologne include Olsberg, Arnsberg, Dortmund, Bergisch Gladbach, Leverkusen.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Brilon and Cologne?: Along the route from Brilon to Cologne you can fill up at Habitzki (24/7), Shell (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Brilon and Cologne?: Along the route from Brilon to Cologne you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilhafen Brilon, Stellplatz Neheim, Wohnmobilstellplatz Eifgen-Sauna.
Where can I stop to rest between Brilon and Cologne?: On the route from Brilon to Cologne you can take a break at Alfert, Toilette, Remscheid West.

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