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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Borna is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 27m.

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 20m and costs €110 - €260.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Borna(Leipzig) via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Borna?

The distance between Cologne and Borna is 581 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 52m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Cologne to Borna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Borna train from?

Cologne to Borna train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Borna train arrive?

Cologne to Borna train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kamen station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Borna?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Borna is 483 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Cologne to Borna.

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

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Where can I stay near Borna?

There are 460+ hotels available in Borna.

Cologne to Borna - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Borna by train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
5h 52m
€58–196
Drive 482.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Borna482.6 km
4h 27m
€68–98
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
5h 49m
€174–393
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf51 / ...
6h 54m
€62–153
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to KamenRe
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Halle(Saale)HbfRe8 / ...
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Borna(Leipzig)S3
9h 46m
€96–172
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Borna(Leipzig)
4h 20m
€117–258
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
5h 23m
€79–306
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
5h 43m
€174–407

Cologne to Borna by train

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 581 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Borna(Leipzig) via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 52m.

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