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

The cheapest way to get from Baumholder to Cologne is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Baumholder to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Baumholder and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Baumholder to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Baumholder, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Baumholder to Cologne?

The distance between Baumholder and Cologne is 306 km. The road distance is 200.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Baumholder to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Baumholder to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baumholder to Cologne train from?

Baumholder to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Baumholder to Cologne?

The best way to get from Baumholder to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Baumholder to Cologne train arrive?

Baumholder to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Baumholder to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Baumholder to Cologne is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Baumholder to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Baumholder 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 Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 24m
€47–114
Drive 200.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Baumholder to Colognecar 200.5 km
2h 20m
€29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N1327 / ...
7h 10m
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Ingelheim, Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Rb26
4h 57m
€49–70
Train #2
1. Take the train from Landstuhl, Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
7h 55m
€60–102

Baumholder to Cologne by train

93Weekly Trains

4h 24mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306.3 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Baumholder, Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and Frankfurt in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baumholder, Schulzentrum to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 7h 10m.

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