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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Braunschweig is to rideshare which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Braunschweig is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Braunschweig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Braunschweig, Berliner Platz. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Braunschweig?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to Braunschweig?

The distance between Cologne and Braunschweig is 383 km. The road distance is 349.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Braunschweig without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €50 - €130.

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

The train from Cologne Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Braunschweig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Braunschweig train from?

Cologne to Braunschweig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Braunschweig?

The best way to get from Cologne to Braunschweig is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Braunschweig bus arrive?

Cologne to Braunschweig bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Braunschweig, Berliner Platz station.

Where does the Cologne to Braunschweig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Braunschweig?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Braunschweig is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cologne to Braunschweig.

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

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Where can I stay near Braunschweig?

There are 595+ hotels available in Braunschweig.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Braunschweig?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Braunschweig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Braunschweig - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Braunschweig by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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 Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
3h 47m
€50–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Brunswickrideshare 347.7 km
3h 53m
€13–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
3h 50m
Drive 349.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Braunschweigcar 349.1 km
3h 2m
€49–71
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3h 52m
€40–99
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brunswick central stationbus N3204
7h 43m
€27–50

Cologne to Braunschweig by train

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Distance: 383.4 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €50–130 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platz once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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