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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 13 / ...
    3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train Rb5
    5h 22m
    $56–170

  2. Drive 277.3 km

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kasselbus bus 264
    2. Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhofbus bus Sev
    8h 36m

  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 51m
    $77–206

  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 12m
    $80–206

  6. Train, bus

    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 bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhofbus bus Sev
    8h 21m

Cologne to Europe by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Nentershausen Oderstraße via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Kassel, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Bebra Bahnhof in around 8h 36m.

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