How far is it from Solingen to Cologne?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Solingen to Cologne?

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

Which direction is Cologne from Solingen?

Cologne lies roughly to the south of Solingen.

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

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

Where can I camp between Solingen and Cologne?

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

Where can I stop to rest between Solingen and Cologne?

On the route from Solingen to Cologne you can take a break at ASL-Auto Service Langenfeld, rail & fresh WC.

Solingen Cologne

Distance: 39 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Solingen to Cologne 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 directions37 · 39 km

1 Depart onto Goerdelerstraße 19 m
2 Continue U-turn onto Goerdelerstraße 432 m
3 Continue straight onto Werwolf 230 m
4 Turn right onto Birkerstraße 252 m
5 Turn straight onto Birkenweiher 377 m
6 At end of road, turn left onto Kölner Straße 133 m
7 Continue straight onto Grünewalder Straße 718 m
8 Continue straight onto Neuenhofer Straße 2 km
9 Continue straight onto Neuenkamper Straße 3 km
10 Continue straight onto Aufderhöher Straße 2 km
11 Continue straight onto Landwehrstraße 2 km
12 Continue straight onto Elberfelder Straße / Landwehr 880 m
13 Continue straight onto Hardt 782 m

14 Take ramp slightly right 430 m
15 Merge slightly left 20 km
16 Take exit slightly right 224 m
17 Keep slightly right 869 m
18 Merge slightly left onto Stadtautobahn 3 km
19 Take exit slightly right 187 m
20 Keep slightly right 216 m
21 Turn slightly left onto Pfälzischer Ring 362 m
22 Continue slightly left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 525 m
23 Turn right onto Opladener Straße 409 m
24 Continue straight onto Mindener Straße 505 m
25 Continue straight onto Deutzer Brücke 661 m
26 Continue straight onto Augustinerstraße 162 m
27 Continue straight onto Pipinstraße 139 m
28 Continue straight onto Cäcilienstraße 185 m
29 Turn right onto Nord-Süd-Fahrt 253 m
30 Continue straight onto Offenbachplatz 114 m
31 Continue straight onto Tunisstraße 349 m
32 Continue straight onto Tunisstraße 120 m
33 Turn right onto Unter Sachsenhausen 73 m
34 Continue straight onto An den Dominikanern 131 m
35 At roundabout, take exit right onto Marzellenstraße 106 m
36 Turn straight onto Komödienstraße 38 m
37 Arrive onto Komödienstraße

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

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

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