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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Airbus is to drive which costs €55 - €90 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Airbus is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Airbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Airbus. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Airbus via Essen Hbf, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Bf. Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Airbus?

The distance between Cologne and Airbus is 459 km. The road distance is 415.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Airbus without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Cologne to Airbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Airbus bus from?

Cologne to Airbus bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Airbus?

The best way to get from Cologne to Airbus is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €260 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Airbus bus arrive?

Cologne to Airbus bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Airbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Airbus is 415 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Cologne to Airbus.

Where can I stay near Airbus?

There are 923+ hotels available in Airbus.

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

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

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 Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain 43 / ...
5h 8m
€84–184
Drive 415.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Airbuscar 415.3 km
3h 30m
€60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 16m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, line 150 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the bus from Bf. Altona to Airbusbus
4h 2m
€97–225
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
5h 27m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain 1392
3h 55m
€133–174
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
6h 2m
€64–254
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4h 29m
€97–236
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train, line 146 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4. Take the bus from S Harburg Rathaus to Airbusbus
5h 8m
€164–467

Cologne to Airbus by train and bus

153Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.6 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona hourly. Tickets cost €80–180 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Airbus via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, and Bf. Altona in around 7h 16m.

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