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

The cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €24 - €30 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Chemnitz and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Chemnitz station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz central bus station and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Chemnitz and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Chemnitz to Cologne?

The distance between Chemnitz and Cologne is 629 km. The road distance is 504.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 31m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Chemnitz to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Cologne bus from?

Chemnitz to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chemnitz central bus station.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Cologne train from?

Chemnitz to Cologne train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Chemnitz to Cologne?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 31m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Chemnitz to Cologne bus arrive?

Chemnitz to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bensberg bus station.

Where does the Chemnitz to Cologne train arrive?

Chemnitz to Cologne train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Chemnitz to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Chemnitz to Cologne is 505 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Chemnitz to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Chemnitz to Cologne?

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

Chemnitz to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chemnitz 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 31m
€110–271
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Chemnitz to Colognerideshare 504.1 km
5h 19m
€24–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Bensberg bus stationbus N20
7h 19m
€30–60
Drive 504.7 km
1. Drive from Chemnitz to Colognecar 504.7 km
4h 18m
€72–103
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 17m
€113–323
Train
1. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Stadtrodatrain Re1
2. Take the train from Stadtroda to Köln Hbftrain 51
10h 28m
€124–273
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
6h
€114–346
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 8m
€158–454
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig 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 59m
€133–384
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
6h 47m
€83–226

Chemnitz to Cologne by train

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 629.5 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Bensberg bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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