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 €23 - €35 and takes 2h 3m.

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 2h 3m and costs €23 - €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 49m.

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 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Frankenberg?

The distance between Cologne and Frankenberg is 308 km. The road distance is 159.5 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 22m and costs €40 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 22m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m.

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 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Cologne to Frankenberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Frankenberg?

There are 1415+ 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)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Marburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 26 / ...
3. Take the train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Frankenberg Bahnhoftrain
4h 22m
€43–162
Drive 159.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankenbergcar 159.5 km
2h 3m
€23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kasselbus 264
2. Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Wildungen Bahnhofbus 500
8h 49m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Frankenberg Goßbergtrain
5h 19m
€43–87
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Schwerte(Ruhr)train Re
2. Take the train from Schwerte, Bahnhof to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Frankenberg Goßbergtrain
5h 32m

Cologne to Frankenberg by train

108Weekly Trains

4h 22mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.5 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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 22m. 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 49m.

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