There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Geißen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Südtrain Re3 / ...
6h 39m€88–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Gera central train stationbus 020
9h 47m€35–60Drive 429.2 km
- Drive from Cologne to Geißencar 429.2 km
3h 48m€63–90Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
7h 32m€99–472
Cologne to Geißen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Geißen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Geißen is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €60 - €90.
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 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Geißen. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Gera Süd via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Cologne and Geißen is 530 km. The road distance is 429.2 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Geißen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Cologne to Geißen, including transfers.
Cologne to Geißen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Cologne to Geißen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Geißen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 47m.
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 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Gera central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Gera central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Geißen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gera central train station.
Cologne to Geißen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Geißen is 429 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cologne to Geißen.
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