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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Forst is to drive which costs €95 - €150 and takes 5h 36m.

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 22m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Forst?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Forst. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

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 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Forst?

The distance between Cologne and Forst is 827 km. The road distance is 683.8 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 bus which takes 7h 15m and costs .

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

The bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Forst takes 7h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Forst bus from?

Cologne to Forst bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

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 bus which takes 7h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Cologne to Forst bus arrive?

Cologne to Forst bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Forst station.

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 36m to drive from Cologne to Forst.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Forst?

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Where can I stay near Forst?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Forstbus Mykolayiv
7h 15m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 22m
€89–281
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
7h 23m
€128–341
Drive 683.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Forstcar 683.8 km
5h 36m
€99–143
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 51 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
9h 20m
€143–375
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 47m
€112–322
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 52m
€148–495
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 57m
€115–333
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 3m
€176–426

Cologne to Forst by train

86Weekly Trains

7h 23mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.3 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Forst once daily, and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Forst(Lausitz) via S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, and Cottbus Hbf in around 7h 23m.

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