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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bautzen is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bautzen is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs €130 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Bautzen via Bensberg bus station and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Bautzen via Frankfurt and Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bautzen?

The distance between Cologne and Bautzen is 591 km. The road distance is 623.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bautzen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 26m and costs €130 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Cologne to Bautzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bautzen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bautzen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Bautzen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bautzen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 26m and costs €130 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Bautzen bus arrive?

Cologne to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Bautzen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Bautzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bautzen is 624 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Cologne to Bautzen.

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

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Cologne to Bautzen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Bautzen by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
4h
€135–491
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N20
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Bautzenbus N1230
11h 12m
€44–74
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
7h 26m
€138–368
Drive 623.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bautzencar 623.8 km
5h 17m
€89–128
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CGN - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
6h 34m
€167–529
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 Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
4h 11m
€142–475
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 Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain
5h 55m
€113–362
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
4. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain
6h 20m
€116–404
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 51
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
8h 11m
€147–378
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen Bahnhoftrain Rb60 / ...
18h 51m

Cologne to Bautzen by train

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7h 26mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.8 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bautzen via Frankfurt, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bautzen via Bensberg bus station and Chemnitz central bus station in around 11h 12m.

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