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

The cheapest way to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €45.

How far is it from Altenkirchen to Cologne?

The distance between Altenkirchen and Cologne is 356 km. The road distance is 221 km.

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

The best way to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Altenkirchen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 38m.

Can I drive from Altenkirchen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Altenkirchen to Cologne is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Altenkirchen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Cologne.

Altenkirchen to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Altenkirchen 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Homburg to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 59m
€38–170
Drive 221 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Altenkirchen to Colognecar 221 km
2h 30m
€32–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Homburg to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
7h 38m
€34–57
Train
1. Take the train from Homburg to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
6h 27m
€58–89
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Neunkirchen to Ingelheim, Bahnhoftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Rb26
6h 45m
€55–79

Altenkirchen to Cologne by bus and train

10Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne.

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Distance: 355.7 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte to Köln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, Homburg, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Waldmohr, Mitte, Homburg, Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 7h 38m.

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