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How to get fromCologne to Ahrby train, ferry, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Ahr by train, ferry, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Koeln Sued to Sinzig(Rhein)train train Re
    41 min
    €9–40

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Koeln Kd to Linz(Rhein) Kdferry ferry 215
    2. Take the ferry from Linz to Remagen Kripp Rheinfähreferry ferry F22
    5h 33m

  3. Drive  55.6 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Ahrcar car 55.6 km
    44 min
    €9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cologne to Ahrtaxi taxi 55.6 km
    44 min
    €160–200

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Linztrain train 85711548
    2. Take the ferry from Linz to Remagen Kripp Rheinfähreferry ferry F22
    1h 18m

  6. Train, line 852 bus

    1. Take the train from Köln West Bf to Remagen Bahnhoftrain train Rb26
    2. Take the bus from Remagen Bahnhof to Remagen Kripp Kirmesplatzbus bus 852 / ...
    1h 22m

Cologne to Ahr by train

Calendar411Weekly Trains
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.4 km
  • Duration: 41 min

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

National Express operates a train from Koeln Sued to Sinzig(Rhein) every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koeln Kd to Remagen Kripp Rheinfähre via Linz in around 5h 33m.

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