What is the cheapest way to get from Ahrensburg to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Ahrensburg to Cologne is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ahrensburg to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Ahrensburg to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Ahrensburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ahrensburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ahrensburg and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Ahrensburg to Cologne?

The distance between Ahrensburg and Cologne is 457 km. The road distance is 437.5 km.

How do I travel from Ahrensburg to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Ahrensburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €75 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Ahrensburg to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Ahrensburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ahrensburg to Cologne train from?

Ahrensburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Ahrensburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ahrensburg to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €75 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €270 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Ahrensburg to Cologne train arrive?

Ahrensburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ahrensburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ahrensburg to Cologne is 438 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Ahrensburg to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ahrensburg to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ahrensburg to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 53m
€78–91
Drive 437.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ahrensburg to Colognecar 437.5 km
3h 59m
€63–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Münster-Mittebus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 19m
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 41m
€98–268
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Tostedttrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
5h 59m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
3h 58m
€133–175
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HAM - CGN
5h 16m
€73–266
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 16m
€107–217

Ahrensburg to Cologne by train

179Weekly Trains

4h 53mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Ahrensburg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–80 and the journey takes 4h 2m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ahrensburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg, Münster-Mitte, and Münster-Mitte in around 7h 19m.

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