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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Frankenberg is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Frankenberg is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Frankenberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Frankenberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Frankenberg Ederpromenade via Leverkusen, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Bad Wildungen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Frankenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Frankenberg. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Frankenberg Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Marburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Frankenberg?

The distance between Cologne and Frankenberg is 308 km. The road distance is 157.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Frankenberg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Cologne to Frankenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Frankenberg bus from?

Cologne to Frankenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Frankenberg train from?

Cologne to Frankenberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Frankenberg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Frankenberg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Frankenberg bus arrive?

Cologne to Frankenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Cologne to Frankenberg train arrive?

Cologne to Frankenberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Frankenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Frankenberg is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Cologne to Frankenberg.

Where can I stay near Frankenberg?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Frankenberg.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Frankenberg 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 Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Marburg Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Frankenberg Bahnhof
4h 38m
€45–130
Drive 157.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankenberg157.7 km
1h 59m
€23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kassel264
2. Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Wildungen Bahnhof500
8h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Schwerte(Ruhr)Re
2. Take the train from Schwerte, Bahnhof to Brilon Wald, Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Frankenberg Goßberg
5h 18m
€43–63
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbf19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Frankenberg Goßberg
5h 20m
€47–71

Cologne to Frankenberg by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307.5 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Frankenberg Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Marburg Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Frankenberg Ederpromenade via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Kassel, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Bad Wildungen Bahnhof in around 8h 45m.

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