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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alzenau is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alzenau is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Alzenau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alzenau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Alzenau(Unterfr) via Frankfurt and Hanau Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Cologne to Alzenau?

The distance between Cologne and Alzenau is 212 km. The road distance is 222.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Alzenau without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 36m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Cologne to Alzenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Alzenau train from?

Cologne to Alzenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Alzenau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Alzenau is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 36m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Alzenau train arrive?

Cologne to Alzenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Alzenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alzenau is 223 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Cologne to Alzenau.

Where can I stay near Alzenau?

There are 874+ hotels available in Alzenau.

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

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

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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2h 36m
€35–100
Train via Koeln Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain S9 / ...
2h 58m
€29–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus N280 / ...
4h 37m
€33–63
Drive 222.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Alzenaucar 222.7 km
1h 57m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain 41 / ...
2h 50m
€45–108

Cologne to Alzenau by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212.1 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €21–70 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route twice daily.

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