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

The cheapest way to get from Apolda to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apolda to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Apolda and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Apolda to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Apolda, Am Stadthaus and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Jena bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Apolda and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Apolda to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Apolda and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Apolda to Cologne?

The distance between Apolda and Cologne is 470 km. The road distance is 399.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Apolda to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 40m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Apolda to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Apolda to Cologne bus from?

Apolda to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Apolda to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Apolda to Cologne?

The best way to get from Apolda to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 40m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Apolda to Cologne bus arrive?

Apolda to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Apolda to Cologne train arrive?

Apolda to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Apolda to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Apolda to Cologne is 399 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Apolda to Cologne.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Apolda to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 40m
€83–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Leverkusenbus 020
8h 44m
€30–55
Drive 399.4 km
1. Drive from Apolda to Colognecar 399.4 km
3h 30m
€59–85
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Apolda to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 28m
€143–260
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
6h 22m
€98–193
Train #2
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leinefeldetrain Re1
2. Take the train from Leinefelde to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
8h 3m
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Apolda to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 16m
€115–438

Apolda to Cologne by train

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Distance: 470.2 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Apolda to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Jena bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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