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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Baunatal is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Baunatal is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Baunatal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Baunatal. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Baunatal-Altenbauna Stadtmitte via Leverkusen and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Baunatal?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Baunatal. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Baunatal-Altenbauna Stadtmitte via Frankfurt, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Kassel Mattenberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Cologne to Baunatal?

The distance between Cologne and Baunatal is 378 km. The road distance is 236.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Baunatal without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 32m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cologne to Baunatal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Baunatal bus from?

Cologne to Baunatal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Baunatal train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Baunatal?

The best way to get from Cologne to Baunatal is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 32m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Cologne to Baunatal bus arrive?

Cologne to Baunatal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Cologne to Baunatal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Baunatal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Baunatal is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Cologne to Baunatal.

Where can I stay near Baunatal?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Baunatal.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Baunatal 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
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3h 32m
€69–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kasselbus 264
5h 54m
€16–29
Drive 236.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Baunatalcar 236.9 km
2h 6m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 51
4h 27m
€60–140
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
5h 40m

Cologne to Baunatal by train and tram

139Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 378 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Baunatal-Altenbauna Stadtmitte via Frankfurt, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel Mattenberg in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Kassel 5 times a week. Tickets cost €16–29 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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