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

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  1. Train via Fulda

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
    3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train Rb5
    4h 49m
    $68–209

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Eisenach central bus stationbus bus 020
    8h 18m
    $28–45

  3. Drive  277.3 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Europecar car 277.3 km
    2h 33m
    $46–66

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbftrain train 50 / ...
    5h 52m
    $76–260

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 51
    2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train Rb5 / ...
    6h 13m
    $78–262

  6. Train #3

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Kamentrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train Rb5 / ...
    7h 25m

Cologne to Europe by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Europe?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nentershausen Oderstraße via Frankfurt, Fulda Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, and Bebra Bahnhof in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Eisenach central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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