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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Greifswald is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Greifswald is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Greifswald?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Greifswald station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Greifswald central bus station via Leverkusen and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Greifswald?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Greifswald. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Greifswald via Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Greifswald?

The distance between Cologne and Greifswald is 760 km. The road distance is 674.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Greifswald without a car is to train via Wolfsburg which takes 8h 16m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Cologne to Greifswald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Greifswald bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Greifswald train from?

Cologne to Greifswald train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Greifswald?

The best way to get from Cologne to Greifswald is to train via Wolfsburg which takes 8h 16m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Greifswald bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Greifswald train arrive?

Cologne to Greifswald train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Greifswald?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Greifswald is 674 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Cologne to Greifswald.

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

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Cologne to Greifswald - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Greifswald by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Wolfsburg
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Greifswald13
8h 16m
€97–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN74
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Greifswald central bus stationN1386 / ...
14h 10m
€34–77
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Berlin HbfNj
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Greifswald15 / ...
13h 38m
€86–318
Drive 674.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Greifswald674.2 km
5h 37m
€95–136
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbf19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbf19
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Greifswald15 / ...
8h 23m
€96–195
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Greifswald
6h 14m
€89–268
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Greifswald
6h 38m
€104–337
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Greifswald
6h 51m
€115–355
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Greifswald
8h 6m
€148–306

Cologne to Greifswald by train

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Distance: 760 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Greifswald via Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Greifswald central bus station via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 14h 10m.

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