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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Cheb is to bus which costs 1 100 Kč - 1 800 Kč and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Cheb is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs 1 800 Kč - 2 700 Kč.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Cheb?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Cheb. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Cheb via Nürnberg Hbf and Marktredwitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Cologne to Cheb?

The distance between Cologne and Cheb is 577 km. The road distance is 489.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Cheb without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs 1 500 Kč - 3 700 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Cologne to Cheb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Cheb train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Cheb?

The best way to get from Cologne to Cheb is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs 1 500 Kč - 3 700 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 100 Kč - 1 800 Kč and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Cheb train arrive?

Cologne to Cheb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Cheb?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Cheb is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Cologne to Cheb.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain Re41
7h 12m
Kč 1,568–3,704
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Chebbus 068
8h 29m
Kč 1,087–3,218
Drive 489.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Chebcar 489.7 km
4h 59m
Kč 1,810–2,614
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Cheb Central Bus Stationbus
7h 27m
Kč 2,145–5,971
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus 027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Chebbus 068
10h 31m
Kč 1,130–1,734
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain
7h 23m
Kč 2,855–7,790
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain
7h 54m
Kč 3,275–8,151
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Cheb Central Bus Stationbus
7h 24m
Kč 2,322–5,450

Cologne to Cheb by train

63Weekly Trains

7h 12mAverage Duration

Kč 1,568Cheapest Price

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Distance: 576.6 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Cheb, Czechia?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Cheb via Nürnberg Hbf and Marktredwitz in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Cheb via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 31m.

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