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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bitche is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bitche is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €65.

How far is it from Cologne to Bitche?

The distance between Cologne and Bitche is 458 km. The road distance is 280.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bitche without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Cologne to Bitche, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bitche?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bitche is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 8h 16m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bitche?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bitche is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cologne to Bitche.

Where can I stay near Bitche?

There are 230+ hotels available in Bitche.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Bitche 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof42 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Niederbronn-les-BainsTer
6h 47m
€78–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Saarbrücken bus stationN11
2. Take the bus from Sarreguemines to BitcheAutocar
8h 16m
€24–38
Drive 280.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bitche280.6 km
2h 54m
€44–63
Train, bus via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Koeln Sued to Koblenz HbfRe
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
3. Take the bus from Sarreguemines to Bitche
7h 7m
€61–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Ost
3. Take the bus from Sarreguemines to Bitche
7h 41m
€53–76

Cologne to Bitche by train and bus

21Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457.6 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bitche, France?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bitche via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Niederbronn-Les-Bains, and Niederbronn-les-Bains in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Bitche via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Saarbrücken bus station, Landwehrplatz, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and Sarreguemines in around 8h 16m.

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