There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Eltvillebus 10A / ...
2h 45m€32–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Wiesbaden central train stationbus FlixBus 027
4h 3m€23–40Drive 160 km
- Drive from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau)car 160 km
1h 55m€29–42Train
- Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb26
3h 57m€37–67Train, bus via Koblenz
- Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
- Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Rüdesheimbus 10X
4h 36m
Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau). However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Eltville via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau). However, there are services departing from Köln Süd Bf and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Cologne and Erbach (Rheingau) is 211 km. The road distance is 160 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 45m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau), including transfers.
Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.
Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), depart from Köln Süd Bf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Erbach (Rheingau), Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Wiesbaden central train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–18 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn) operates a train from Köln Süd Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Süd Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- service@trans-regio.de
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Köln Süd Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln-Muelheim to Koblenz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 521 92 64 40
- info@go-on-gmbh.de
- Website
- go.on
Bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Eltville
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- go.on
Bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Rüdesheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Schedules at
- go.on
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bonn UN Campus to Wiesbaden central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wiesbaden central train station.
Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau).
Book your Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1240+ hotels available in Erbach (Rheingau).