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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Altenberg is to bus via Bensberg bus station which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Altenberg is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Altenberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Altenberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Altenberg Bahnhof via Bensberg bus station and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Altenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Altenberg. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Altenberg Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Heidenau Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Altenberg?

The distance between Cologne and Altenberg is 718 km. The road distance is 579.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Altenberg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 30m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Cologne to Altenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altenberg bus from?

Cologne to Altenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altenberg train from?

Cologne to Altenberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Altenberg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Altenberg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 30m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Bensberg bus station, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Altenberg bus arrive?

Cologne to Altenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Cologne to Altenberg train arrive?

Cologne to Altenberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Altenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Altenberg is 580 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Cologne to Altenberg.

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
8h 30m
€119–519
Bus via Bensberg bus station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg bus station to Dresden central stationbus N20
11h 18m
€45–80
Drive 579.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Altenbergcar 579.6 km
5h 23m
€83–120
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Heidenau Bahnhof to Altenberg Bahnhoftrain
5h 37m
€150–421
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
9h 23m
€120–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
19h 24m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Heidenau Bahnhof to Altenberg Bahnhoftrain
5h 38m
€183–434
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Heidenau Bahnhof to Altenberg Bahnhoftrain
7h 10m
€108–367
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Teplice V Cechachtrain
8h 20m
€84–247

Cologne to Altenberg by train

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Distance: 717.5 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Altenberg, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Altenberg Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, and Heidenau Bahnhof in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bensberg bus station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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