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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Borna is to bus and train which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Borna is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €110 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Borna?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Borna. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Borna via Magdeburg, Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig, Mölkau, Gemeindeamt and Leipzig, Probstheida, Buswendestelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Borna?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Borna. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Borna(Leipzig) via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Cologne to Borna?

The distance between Cologne and Borna is 579 km. The road distance is 482.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Borna without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 51m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Cologne to Borna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Borna bus from?

Cologne to Borna bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Borna train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Borna?

The best way to get from Cologne to Borna is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 51m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to Borna bus arrive?

Cologne to Borna bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Magdeburg station.

Where does the Cologne to Borna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Borna?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Borna is 483 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Cologne to Borna.

Where can I stay near Borna?

There are 481+ hotels available in Borna.

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

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

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 Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
5h 51m
€61–158
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hallebus N23
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Borna(Leipzig)train S3
9h 51m
€45–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Magdeburg / ...
9h 27m
Drive 482.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bornacar 482.6 km
4h 29m
€67–97
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Borna(Leipzig)train
4h 22m
€119–224
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 51
6h 55m
€56–123
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
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 Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 33m
€119–402
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 24m
€78–303
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 50m
€91–350
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 Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 45m
€176–393

Cologne to Borna by train

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Distance: 579.5 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Borna(Leipzig) via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Borna via Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Leipzig, Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig, Mölkau, Gemeindeamt, and Leipzig, Probstheida, Buswendestelle in around 9h 27m.

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