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

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  1. Train via Frankfurt am Main

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Arterntrain train Rb
    4h 54m
    €76–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Erfurt central train stationbus bus 020
    2. Take the bus from Erfurt Hbf to Arternbus bus Re10
    8h 50m
    €39–58

  3. Drive  388.4 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Arterncar car 388.4 km
    3h 45m
    €72–104

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 51
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Arterntrain train Rb
    6h 3m
    €85–161

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Kamentrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Sangerhausentrain train Re
    8h 4m

Cologne to Artern by train

Calendar191Weekly Trains
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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 54m. 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.

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