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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Europe is to bus and train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Europe is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Cologne to Europe?

The distance between Cologne and Europe is 405 km. The road distance is 277.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Europe without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 48m and costs $50 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Cologne to Europe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cologne to Europe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Europe is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cologne to Europe.

Where can I stay near Europe?

There are 819+ hotels available in Europe.

Cologne to Europe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Europe 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbftrain 50 / ...
5h 48m
$53–132
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kasselbus 264
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain Rb5 / ...
7h 31m
$32–64
Drive 277.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Europecar 277.3 km
2h 33m
$46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 51
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain Rb5 / ...
6h 37m
$78–151
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain Rb5 / ...
7h 50m
$84–140

Cologne to Europe by train and bus

78Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 405.1 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Europe?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Sontra-Ulfen Mitte via Frankfurt, Eisenach Hbf, Herleshausen Bahnhof, and Herleshausen Bahnhof in around 5h 48m.

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