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

The cheapest way to get from Alfeld to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alfeld to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Alfeld and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Alfeld to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alfeld(Leine) and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Alfeld to Cologne?

The distance between Alfeld and Cologne is 345 km. The road distance is 278.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Alfeld to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Alfeld to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alfeld to Cologne train from?

Alfeld to Cologne train services, operated by metronom, depart from Alfeld(Leine) station.

Where does the Alfeld to Cologne train arrive?

Alfeld to Cologne train services, operated by metronom, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Can I drive from Alfeld to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alfeld to Cologne is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Alfeld to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Alfeld to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Cologne.

Alfeld to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alfeld to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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 Alfeld(Leine) to Hannover Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3h 43m
€71–167
Drive 278.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Alfeld to Colognecar 278.3 km
3h 6m
€40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alfeld(Leine) to Hannover Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
5h 15m
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Elze(Han) to Herfordtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Herford to Koeln Hbftrain Re
5h 56m

Alfeld to Cologne by train

119Weekly Trains

3h 43mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 344.7 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Alfeld, Lower Saxony, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Alfeld(Leine) to Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 43m.

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