There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Greiz 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 Gera Sued
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 43m€96–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Gera central train stationbus 020
10h 45m€45–66Drive 460.6 km
- Drive from Cologne to Greizcar 460.6 km
4h 13m€68–98Train
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Greiztrain Re3
7h 5m€84–241Train #2
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Greiztrain Re3
7h 47m€107–258
Cologne to Greiz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Greiz is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Greiz is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Greiz. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Greiz, Bahnhof via Leverkusen and Gera Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Greiz. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Greiz via Frankfurt, Erfurt Hbf and Gera Sued. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Cologne and Greiz is 554 km. The road distance is 460.6 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Greiz without a car is to train via Gera Sued which takes 6h 43m and costs €95 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Cologne to Greiz, including transfers.
Cologne to Greiz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Cologne to Greiz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Greiz is to train via Gera Sued which takes 6h 43m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Greiz, Germany?
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Greiz via Frankfurt, Erfurt Hbf, and Gera Sued in around 6h 43m. 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
- €30–70
- 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 Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Süd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Greiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Greiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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 Greiz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gera central train station.
Cologne to Greiz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Greiz is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cologne to Greiz.
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