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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Geesthacht is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Geesthacht is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Geesthacht?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Geesthacht. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Geesthacht, ZOB via Leverkusen and Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Cologne to Geesthacht?

The distance between Cologne and Geesthacht is 467 km. The road distance is 435.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Geesthacht without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cologne to Geesthacht, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Geesthacht bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Geesthacht?

The best way to get from Cologne to Geesthacht is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 10h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Cologne to Geesthacht bus arrive?

Cologne to Geesthacht bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Geesthacht?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Geesthacht is 436 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cologne to Geesthacht.

Where can I stay near Geesthacht?

There are 552+ hotels available in Geesthacht.

Cologne to Geesthacht - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Geesthacht by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
5h 4m
€34–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN74
10h 11m
€21–38
Drive 435.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Geesthacht435.9 km
3h 48m
€62–89
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
4h 12m
€98–291
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to TostedtDrf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg HbfRe
6h 14m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)CGN - HAM
5h 58m
€93–292
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
4h 25m
€101–249
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
5h 26m
€163–438

Cologne to Geesthacht by train and bus

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 467.5 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Geesthacht, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–100 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 7h.

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