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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alfeld is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alfeld is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Alfeld?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alfeld. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Alfeld(Leine) via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Cologne to Alfeld?

The distance between Cologne and Alfeld is 345 km. The road distance is 275.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Alfeld without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Cologne to Alfeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Alfeld train from?

Cologne to Alfeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Alfeld train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Alfeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alfeld is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Cologne to Alfeld.

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

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Where can I stay near Alfeld?

There are 157+ hotels available in Alfeld.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Alfeld by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Alfeld(Leine)train Re
3h 51m
€70–160
Drive 275.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Alfeldcar 275.4 km
3h 6m
€40–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Alfeld(Leine)train Re
4h 52m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane DUS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Alfeld(Leine)train
6h 15m
€166–377
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Herfordtrain Re
2. Take the train from Herford to Elze(Han)train Rb
5h 55m

Cologne to Alfeld by train

121Weekly Trains

3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.7 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Alfeld, Lower Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Alfeld(Leine) via Hannover Hbf in around 3h 51m.

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