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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Geißen is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Geißen is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Geißen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Geißen. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Geißen, Fuchsbau via Leverkusen and Gera, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Geißen?

The distance between Cologne and Geißen is 530 km. The road distance is 429.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Geißen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 50m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Cologne to Geißen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Geißen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Geißen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Geißen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 50m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Cologne to Geißen bus arrive?

Cologne to Geißen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gera central train station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Geißen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Geißen is 429 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cologne to Geißen.

Where can I stay near Geißen?

There are 315+ hotels available in Geißen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Geißen by train, bus, night train, 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf50 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera SüdRe3 / ...
6h 50m
€64–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Gera central train station020
9h 46m
€35–50
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt HbfNj
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera SüdRe3 / ...
10h 44m
€63–285
Drive 429.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Geißen429.2 km
3h 46m
€61–87
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gera Hbf51
7h 52m
€65–130

Cologne to Geißen by train and bus

85Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 529.6 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Geißen, Ort via Frankfurt, Erfurt Hbf, Gera Süd, and Gera, Südbahnhof in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Gera central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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