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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Birkenfeld is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Birkenfeld is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €25 - €40.

How far is it from Cologne to Birkenfeld?

The distance between Cologne and Birkenfeld is 308 km. The road distance is 185.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Birkenfeld without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Cologne to Birkenfeld, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Birkenfeld?

The best way to get from Cologne to Birkenfeld is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 200 bus, which costs and takes 6h 41m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Birkenfeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Birkenfeld is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Cologne to Birkenfeld.

Where can I stay near Birkenfeld?

There are 519+ hotels available in Birkenfeld.

Cologne to Birkenfeld - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 200 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Birkenfeld 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Re3
4h 19m
€48–95
Drive 185.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Birkenfeldcar 185.2 km
2h 3m
€26–37
Bus, line 200 bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train stationbus 011
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Hermeskeil, Sparkassebus 200
6h 41m
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Ingelheim, Bahnhoftrain Rb26
2. Take the train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
5h 23m
€44–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re12
2. Take the bus from Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Alexanderplatzbus 840
5h 24m

Cologne to Birkenfeld by train and bus

58Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Birkenfeld.

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Distance: 307.9 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Birkenfeld, Zimmerbach via Frankfurt, Neubrücke, Bahnhof, and Neubrücke, Bahnhof in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Birkenfeld, Kreisverwaltung via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Trier central train station, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Hermeskeil, Sparkasse, and Hermeskeil, Donatusplatz in around 6h 41m.

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