There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Artern 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 am Main
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Arterntrain Rb
4h 59m€79–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Erfurt central train stationbus 020
- Take the bus from Erfurt Hbf to Arternbus Re10
8h 50m€38–56Drive 390.3 km
- Drive from Cologne to Arterncar 390.3 km
3h 46m€58–83Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Arterntrain Rb
6h 9m€93–212
Cologne to Artern by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Artern is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Artern is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Artern. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Artern via Leverkusen and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Artern. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Artern via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Cologne and Artern is 489 km. The road distance is 390.3 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Artern without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cologne to Artern, including transfers.
Cologne to Artern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Cologne to Artern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Artern is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Artern, Germany?
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Artern via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Artern via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- info@abellio-mitteldeutschland.de
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Artern
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Artern
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Artern
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Artern
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Artern
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Artern
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Bus from Erfurt Hbf to Artern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Bus from Erfurt Hbf to Artern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Artern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Cologne to Artern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Artern is 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cologne to Artern.
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