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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Forst is to train which costs €70 - €120 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Forst is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Forst?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Forst. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Forst(Lausitz) via S Spandau Bhf and Cottbus Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Cologne to Forst?

The distance between Cologne and Forst is 696 km. The road distance is 684 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Forst without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 7h 10m and costs €70 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Cologne to Forst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Forst train from?

Cologne to Forst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Forst?

The best way to get from Cologne to Forst is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 7h 10m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Forst train arrive?

Cologne to Forst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Forst?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Forst is 684 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Cologne to Forst.

Where can I stay near Forst?

There are 329+ hotels available in Forst.

Cologne to Forst - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Forst by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Reinickendorf
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhf19 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe2
7h 10m
€74–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Airport to Cottbus Central Bus Station
16h 31m
Drive 684 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Forst684 km
5h 34m
€97–140
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 18m
€88–268
Train
1. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to ElsterwerdaFlx30
2. Take the train from Elsterwerda-Biehla, Bahnhof to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRb49 / ...
10h 2m
€74–115
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 52m
€103–337
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 58m
€91–398
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 49m
€121–375
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 55m
€184–406

Cologne to Forst by train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 696.1 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Forst, Brandenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Forst(Lausitz) via S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, and Cottbus Hbf in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, Grandes Tour operates a bus from Köln Airport to Cottbus Central Bus Station 3 times a week, and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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