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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Cheb is to train and bus which costs 900 Kč - 3 500 Kč and takes 8h 29m.

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 1 700 Kč - 2 600 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Cheb?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Cheb. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Cheb via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs 1 400 Kč - 3 400 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Cologne to Cheb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Cheb bus from?

Cologne to Cheb bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

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 11m and costs 1 400 Kč - 3 400 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Cheb bus arrive?

Cologne to Cheb bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

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 bus 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 11m
Kč 1,430–3,316
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 937–3,470
Drive 489.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Chebcar 489.7 km
4h 59m
Kč 1,766–2,550
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 2,055–5,971
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Chebbus 068
9h 18m
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 25m
Kč 2,955–8,355
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 56m
Kč 3,175–8,351
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 2,215–5,607

Cologne to Cheb by train

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7h 11mAverage Duration

Kč 1,430Cheapest Price

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Distance: 576.7 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Cheb via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 18m.

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