How far is it from Cologne to Solingen?

The distance between Cologne and Solingen is 39 km by road.

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

The drive from Cologne to Solingen takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Cologne to Solingen?

The fastest route from Cologne to Solingen covers 39 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Solingen from Cologne?

Solingen lies roughly to the north of Cologne.

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

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

Where can I camp between Cologne and Solingen?

Along the route from Cologne to Solingen you can stop for the night or service your van at Reisemobilhafen Köln, Campingplatz Naturfreunde Leichlingen, Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Gründer- & Technologiezentrum, Solingen.

Where can I stop to rest between Cologne and Solingen?

On the route from Cologne to Solingen you can take a break at rail & fresh WC, TV.

Cologne Solingen

Distance: 39 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Cologne to Solingen takes about 40 min via A 3. The distance is 39 km. The straight-line distance is 28 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 39 km

1 Depart onto Komödienstraße 147 m
2 Continue slightly left onto Komödienstraße 34 m
3 Turn left onto Tunisstraße 341 m
4 Continue straight onto Offenbachplatz 119 m
5 Continue straight onto Nord-Süd-Fahrt 69 m
6 Turn slightly right 204 m
7 Turn slightly left onto Cäcilienstraße 191 m
8 Continue straight onto Pipinstraße 258 m
9 Keep slightly left onto Heumarkt 123 m
10 Continue straight onto Deutzer Brücke 597 m
11 Keep slightly left onto Deutzer Brücke 107 m
12 Continue slightly left onto Mindener Straße 360 m
13 Turn right onto Opladener Straße 410 m

14 Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 575 m
15 Turn slightly right onto Messe-Kreisel 119 m
16 Continue straight onto Messe-Kreisel 39 m
17 Take ramp slightly right 529 m
18 Merge slightly left onto Stadtautobahn 3 km
19 Take exit slightly right 180 m
20 Keep slightly left 975 m
21 Merge slightly left 4 km
22 Continue straight 17 km
23 Take exit slightly right 285 m
24 Keep slightly left 40 m
25 Turn left onto Hardt 568 m
26 Continue straight onto Elberfelder Straße 880 m
27 Continue straight onto Landwehr 247 m
28 Keep slightly right 8 km
29 Turn right onto Birkenweiher 377 m
30 Continue straight onto Birkerstraße 251 m
31 Turn left onto Werwolf 309 m
32 Continue straight onto Goerdelerstraße 342 m
33 Arrive onto Goerdelerstraße

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The return trip from Solingen to Cologne covers roughly the same distance, 39 km.

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How far is it from Cologne to Solingen?: The distance between Cologne and Solingen is 39 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Solingen?: The drive from Cologne to Solingen takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Cologne to Solingen?: The fastest route from Cologne to Solingen covers 39 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Solingen from Cologne?: Solingen lies roughly to the north of Cologne.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Cologne and Solingen?: Along the route from Cologne to Solingen you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7), Esso (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Cologne and Solingen?: Along the route from Cologne to Solingen you can stop for the night or service your van at Reisemobilhafen Köln, Campingplatz Naturfreunde Leichlingen, Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Gründer- & Technologiezentrum, Solingen.
Where can I stop to rest between Cologne and Solingen?: On the route from Cologne to Solingen you can take a break at rail & fresh WC, TV.

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