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 - 2 100 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 57m 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 553 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 1 800 Kč - 4 100 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 1 800 Kč - 4 100 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 100 Kč - 2 100 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 57m 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, night train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to MarktredwitzRe31
7h 12m
Kč 1,848–4,098
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cheb068
10h 31m
Kč 1,149–2,068
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Wuerzburg HbfNj
2. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Cheb068
9h 40m
Kč 1,414–6,971
Drive 489.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Cheb489.7 km
4h 57m
Kč 1,807–2,610
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)DUS - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Cheb Central Bus Station
7h 35m
Kč 2,154–5,962
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Marktredwitz
6h 49m
Kč 3,397–7,085
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitz
7h 56m
Kč 2,954–7,898
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)FRA - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Cheb Central Bus Station
7h 19m
Kč 2,382–5,745

Cologne to Cheb by train

49Weekly Trains

7h 12mAverage Duration

Kč 1,848Cheapest Price

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Distance: 552.7 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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