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

The cheapest way to get from Braunschweig to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braunschweig to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Braunschweig and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Braunschweig to Cologne?

The distance between Braunschweig and Cologne is 356 km. The road distance is 349.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Braunschweig to Cologne without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 3h 37m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Braunschweig to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braunschweig to Cologne train from?

Braunschweig to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Braunschweig to Cologne?

The best way to get from Braunschweig to Cologne is to train via Hanover which takes 3h 37m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Braunschweig to Cologne train arrive?

Braunschweig to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Braunschweig to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Braunschweig to Cologne is 349 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Braunschweig to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Braunschweig to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Braunschweig and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Braunschweig to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Braunschweig to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof56 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf19 / ...
3h 37m
€41–112
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brunswick to Cologne348.6 km
3h 54m
€14–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brunswick central station to Dortmund central bus stationN3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Köln Hbf
6h 28m
Drive 349.3 km
1. Drive from Braunschweig to Cologne349.3 km
2h 58m
€49–71
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAJ - DUS
6h 9m
€147–356
Train
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf55 / ...
4h 2m
€40–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Braunschweig ZOB to Bielefeld Hbf
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
6h 29m
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)HAJ - CGN
5h 45m
€147–349
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 15m
€121–282

Braunschweig to Cologne by train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 356.2 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brunswick central station to Köln Hbf via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund Stadthaus, and Dortmund Stadthaus in around 6h 28m.

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